Technology Integration Program Manager

Summary Who May Be Considered: Status Candidates Veterans Land Management Eligibles under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement. This position is located in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Infrastructure Security Division (ISD), Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP).

Responsibilities Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow. Within CISA, the Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community, which includes private sector owners, operators, and employees; State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) officials; and other Federal agencies. Visit www.cisa.gov to learn more about CISA and how you can be part of the team to Defend Today; Secure Tomorrow.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Technology Integration Program Manager within the Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP). In this role, the professional selected will lead the effort to develop technologies that can be rapidly operationalized within the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) community. Typical work assignments include: Advising OBP Leadership by offering subject matter expertise on emergent Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) technologies to address capability gaps for critical infrastructure owners and operators, and federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial bomb technicians via a robust research and development (R&D) program; Serving as a liason with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Hazardous Devices School (HDS) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) National Center for Explosives Training and research (NCETR) in Huntsville, Alabama; Leading the efforts to develop technologies that can be rapidly operationalized within the C-IED community through nonmilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation activities of the Federal Government; Executing a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex C-IED short and long-range goals of the organization; Partnering with experts in the fields of explosives, mechanical and electrical engineering, physics, machining, additive manufacturing, fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and bomb disposal technicians to identify and address capability gaps in C-IED render-safe technologies and procedures; Representing DHS, CISA, ISD, and OBP as a C-IED subject matter expert and speaks for the DHS at national and international meetings, symposia and conferences to address national counter-IED policies and programs; Preparing decision papers, reports, and analyses on C-IED programs activities for senior policy makers; COR reponsibilties include acquisition, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), statements of work (SOW),contracting, monitoring and managing program budget execution to ensure effective and efficient use of appropriated and assigned resources.

Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.

One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.

Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).

Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position, as well as annually. Interview Requirement: Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of in-person or phone panel interview.

Qualifications To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Producing, deploying, evalutating Research and Prototyping for IED Defeat tools and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to the public safety bomb squad community; Experience with C-IED technologies used for render safe actions to manage projects for development of new and enhanced systems; Planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and managing projects related to C-IED tactics, techniques, procedures and technologies to support critical infrastructure; Performing as a COR and working with the Federal Aquisitions Regulations (FAR); Serving as a liaison between law enforcement and public safety organizations while serving as the representative of a non-host organization. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time After Competitive Appointment: By the closing date specified in this job announcement, current Federal civilian employees must wait at least 90 days after their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive service referral certificate before promotion, transfer, reinstatement, reassignment, or detail. All qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualification AND Time-in-Grade claims will be subject to verification. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional Information Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses WILL NOT be paid. Other incentives may be authorized. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.

False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This position has been designated EXCLUDED bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6).

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the CISA Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (OEDIA) by sending an email to CISAOEDIAFO@cisa.dhs.gov and accommodations@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line, "Reasonable Accommodation Request @CISA." In the email itself, you must include your name, vacancy announcement number(s), and state your intent to seek a reasonable accommodation. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please go to the Reasonable Accommodations at DHS website. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Shared Certificate: When CISA completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other DHS Component agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other DHS Component agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.