Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

About the role

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and direct all aspects of the Department of the Air Force cybersecurity staff functions, serving as the lead cybersecurity advisor and establishing DAF-wide cyber security strategies and policies.

What you will do

• As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Department of the Air Force, you will serve as a key executive leader directing the cybersecurity strategy and cyber defense programs across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
• In this high-impact role, you will advise senior leaders, shape enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, and ensure the resilience of global operations and systems against emerging cyber threats.
• You will: Direct and manage a comprehensive, DAF-wide cybersecurity program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all supporting information systems.
• Establish and oversee policies and procedures based on the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to consistently identify, assess and mitigate information security risks.
• Serve as the DAF Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP) and the Senior Agency Official for Records Managemenbt (SAORM).
• Lead the development, validation and prioritization of Cyberspace Operational capability requirements and doctrine.
• Direct enterprise security awareness and training programs for all personnel and contractors, alongside periodic testing of security controls.
• Establish processes to detect, report and swiftly respond to cybersecurity incidents and rectify any identified policy or practice deficiencies.
• Engage in real-time cyber defense operations and cyber command and control (C2) to integrate global effects.
• Collaborate with executive-level experts, Defense Industrial Base representatives, and academia to identify strategic gaps and leverage emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Advise senior leaders (including DoD, Joint Staff and Combatant Commands) on current cybersecurity trends, metrics and cyber defense planning.
• Provide executive supervision, guidance and leadership for four divisions comprising military, civilian and contractor personnel.

Education

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an Information Technology related field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science or Information Systems) is desired. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is highly desired.

In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate an ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives.

This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. This information should be embedded within the resume.

How you will be evaluated

A Resume-based Senior Executive Service (SES) Hiring Method will be used for this recruitment. A well-written resume for this announcement should demonstrate to Senior Hiring Officials that you possess the essential ECQs with supporting accomplishments.

Applicants should incorporate ECQs and technical competencies as they write their resumes and can refer to the following OPM Link for additional guidance on SES Executive Qualifications: ***

In addition, the Department of the Air Force highly encourages applicants to seek mentoring assistance from a current SES member in preparing and/or reviewing their package.

PLEASE NOTE: This position will be filled under the FY2021 NDAA Section 1118, "Pilot Program for Initial Appointments to Senior Executive Service Positions in the Department of Defense (DoD)." This authority allows us to appoint qualified individuals to initial career appointments into the Senior Executive Service of the DoD without regard to 5 U.S.C. 3393(c).

A career SES appointment made under this authority does not guarantee that you will be eligible to transfer to another career SES appointment outside of the DoD without the need for you to compete. Applications will be evaluated against the qualification's requirements.

Failure to meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

Candidates will be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus on the resume packages demonstrating a high degree of the executive core qualifications and technical competencies.

Only those applicants whose packages demonstrate a mastery of ECQs and technical competencies are selected for interviews. Post interview, the panel will then make a recommendation of those Best Qualified candidates who should be referred to the selecting official, in priority order.

Final selection is contingent upon approval by the Air Force Executive Resources Board and the Under Secretary of the Air Force.

Documents you must provide

• To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the MANDATORY documents in the format as designated.
• Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. **************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT******************* The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 10-12 font, with 0.5-1-inch margins.
• Do not use borders, provide photos, or a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents.
• DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS.
• (Mandatory) Resume in the preferred format (Limit 2 Pages Total).
• PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• Most recent completed Performance Appraisal (current and/or former federal employees) or Officer or Enlisted Performance Report (OPR or EPR).
• For applicants in the private sector, please provide a copy of your equivalent Evaluation Report.
• Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).
• College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM.
• Military: a) Recently Retired - a copy of your DD-214 and/or Retirement orders if you retired within 180 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• (Note: This includes Retiring Reservists and National Guardsmen); b) Separating from Active Duty - a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application.
• PLEASE NOTE: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
• DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: Extraneous material such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.

What to expect next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Additional information

Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department. Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.