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# Chief Information Security Officer

- **Company:** U S Office of Personnel Management
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $169,279.0 - $197,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Data Classification, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f432d4cefd86dccc

## About the Role

* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
 * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
 * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
 * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, To qualify for the Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Chief Information Security Officer), GS-2210-15, position, you must demonstrate the competencies and specialized experience necessary to perform the duties of the position., Applicants must demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing information technology cybersecurity work that includes:
 * Developing or implementing organizational cybersecurity policies, security standards, and technical controls to protect information systems and data;
 * Managing cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance activities, including evaluating security risks, reviewing security assessments, and recommending risk mitigation actions;
 * Directing or coordinating cybersecurity engineering activities, including integrating security requirements and controls into information systems, cloud environments, or software development processes;
 * Leading cybersecurity incident response activities, including coordinating incident investigations, containment, recovery, reporting, and corrective actions; and
 * Managing cybersecurity programs or organizational functions, including establishing program priorities, overseeing personnel or technical teams, and allocating resources to accomplish security objectives.

Required Competency & Minimum Level

Attention to Detail-Level 4
Customer Service-Level 4
Decision Making-Level 3
Information Management-Level 4
Interpersonal Skills-Level 4
Oral Communication-Level 3
Problem Solving-Level 4
Teamwork-Level 4
Technical Competence-Level 4
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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., This job does not have an education qualification requirement., * Accountability

 * Attention to Detail
 * Customer Service
 * Decision Making
 * Flexibility
 * Influencing/Negotiating
 * Integrity/Honesty
 * Interpersonal Skills
 * Learning
 * Reading Comprehension
 * Reasoning
 * Self-Management
 * Stress Tolerance
 * Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment., Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type

 * Credentialing
 * Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

## Description

As the Chief Information Security Officer with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer, you will direct agency-wide cybersecurity policies, risk management, security engineering, incident response, and supply chain security programs while managing resources to protect agency systems and information., * Direct agency-wide cybersecurity policies, data classification standards, and security requirements governing information systems, emerging technologies, and secure software development.

 * Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, security authorization recommendations, compliance monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and responses to audits and oversight requirements.
 * Direct the agency's supply chain risk management program, including assessments of third-party security risks, acquisition security requirements, and software supply chain protections.
 * Manage the embedded security engineering program, establishing security review processes, engineering standards, and safeguards throughout the system development lifecycle.
 * Lead agency-wide cybersecurity incident response, including incident declarations, containment and recovery coordination, required reporting, and corrective action tracking.
 * Supervise cybersecurity personnel through subordinate supervisors and team leads, including performance management, staffing, employee development, and workforce planning.
 * Manage cybersecurity program budgets, contracts, and resources; advise senior leadership on security risks; and represent the agency in government-wide cybersecurity initiatives, * You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.
 * This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
 * Position is designated as supervisory., Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all
assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

 * your performance and conduct;
 * the needs and interests of the agency;
 * whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
 * whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., o Social Security Number (SSN)
o Photos of yourself
o Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.
o Encrypted and digitally signed documents

 * Other supporting documents:
 + Cover Letter, optional
 + Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
 + If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.?, 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_Assessments