Summary The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center seeks an IT Director (Cybersecurity) for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). You will direct, manage, and oversee all Volpe Center IT and IM resources (human, financial and technology) and acts under the executive direction of the Volpe Center SES Director and supports the Director for Research and innovative Technology in planning out new IT capability, training and credentialling required by Volpe mission work. Responsibilities The Director of the Office of Information Technology (Cybersecurity): Provides leadership and direction to staff and works closely with the Departmental Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and OCIO Executive Team regarding the development, acquisition, management, and oversight of all Volpe Center IT and IM programs and technical resources as well as development of the IT Strategy and its alignment with the DOT and Volpe Center Strategic Plans and activities. Manages and provides oversight of the Volpe enterprise-wide cybersecurity program and ensures that DOT systems and direct project work with IT components are secure and comply with federal cybersecurity regulatory requirements. Provides leadership in carrying out Departmental cybersecurity and privacy responsibilities at the Volpe Center. This entails cybersecurity and privacy oversight and risk management and cyber/privacy incident response oversight and coordination. Serves as a cybersecurity policy strategist and expert adviser to executives, managers, and employees; is a steward for improving DOT’s cybersecurity program; and information security across the Volpe Center and modal partners regarding operational and technical programs. Manages a staff of approximately 10 employees and coordinates services of support contractor staff. Recommends overall staffing levels, organizational structure, and directs allocations of authorized staff within the Office. Applies inclusive human capital strategies and management techniques, and utilizes appropriate HR flexibilities to attract, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce. Provides oversight and direction for multimillion dollar, multi-year IT support services contracts and task orders on Department-wide contract vehicles that provides software development and integration, program management, and IT security, infrastructure. The IT contracts and task orders support federal and contract staff predominantly located in the U.S. DOT Volpe facility in Cambridge, MA, with an increasing complement of staff located in remote duty stations across the United States. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT/Cybersecurity professional and business partner in planning, developing and leading Information Technology and Information Management programs for an organization with a highly technical and national mission and workforce. Leadership in IT Planning and Policy, Enterprise Architecture, Data Optimization, Cybersecurity, Systems Analysis, Network Services, and Customer Support and implementing innovative emerging tools and technologies to strengthen an organization's performance is desired. This position is located in Cambridge, MA. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. POSITION SENSITIVITY AND RISK: Varies by position and will be based on the position to which appointed. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position. If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Varies by position. If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed. DRUG TESTING: Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to complete testing prior to appointment or placement. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience representing, leading or managing a workforce to achieve mission goals such as developing IT infrastructure management plans and systems architecture to ensure that they are secure, robust, scalable and highly available to meet program objectives. Experience advising an organization’s management, leadership team and stakeholders concerning cybersecurity and privacy oversight, risk management, IT program accomplishments, problems, and the impact of actual or potential changes. Experience in interpreting policy and guidance related to information system security management and cybersecurity threat assessments to successfully implement frameworks for governing information technology systems and programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Attention to Detail: Work is thorough and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Working with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, providing information or assistance, assigning staff to resolve their problems, or satisfying their expectations; knowing about available products and services; committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication: Expressing information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately. Client Engagement/Change Management - Knowledge of the impact of change on people, processes, procedures, leadership, and organizational culture; knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization. Problem Solving: Identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and making recommendations based on technical requirements. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.