Physical Access Controls Systems Post-Quantum Cryptography Manager (INFOSEC)
What you'd do
As a Physical Access Controls Systems Post-Quantum Cryptography Manager, you will serve as an identity and access management subject matter expert for physical access control systems, and related technologies. Location of position: Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), Washington, D.C. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Major duties
1. Works on the development and government-wide implementation of digital identity governance models and business frameworks, including zero trust architecture principles and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication standards. Develops models and frameworks through leading or participating in interagency committees, working groups, or private industry groups as a recognized authority of GSA. Coordinates government-wide adoption with senior government officials across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Acts as the primary Division authority on private sector and federal government governance approaches, models, and business frameworks encompassing both security, equity, and transparent processes and activities, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) integration strategies. 2. Provides expert legislative review assistance on draft interpretation of public laws, regulations, congressional testimony, NIST special Publications (including SP 800-63, SP 800-157), OMB policies, DHS Binding Operational Directives, United States Code and the Code of Federal Regulations, Comptroller General and GAO audit decisions, and other legal precedents. Leverages knowledge of draft legislation to develop guidance and policy recommendations based on extensive analysis. Conducts hands-on testing and evaluation of physical access control systems for NIST standards compliance and PIV card functionality. Findings and recommendations ensure the agency requirements and guidance remain in conformance with ongoing governmental initiatives and policies. 3. Supports Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division Director in developing long range plans and recommendations as to the best methods to meet organizational goals, objectives and adapt to changing needs based on knowledge of known and projected program or organizational requirements. Leads technical implementation of complex digital identity projects including FICAM architecture deployment, Trust Framework Solutions (TFS) program initiatives, and Post-Quantum Encryption (PQE) transition planning. Gathers technical requirements from interagency stakeholders and federal agency missions, documenting both policy and technical specifications for identity management systems. 4. Analyzes and identifies digital identity trends and recommends procedural or programmatic corrections to enhance the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and performance of federal agency ICAM systems. Conducts hands-on research and testing of emerging technology patterns including Post-Quantum Cryptography within identity, credentialing and access management disciplines. Performs technical evaluation of physical access control systems, PIV cards, and related authentication technologies. Works with other recognized technical experts within the agency to develop coordinated approaches to unique problems in areas where GSA, other Federal agencies or the private sector have limited prior involvement. 5. Serves as a coordinator and representative for the Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division Director in meetings involving other internal and external organizations, providing expert advice on both policy and technical implementation matters. Develops technical briefings and presentations on complex identity management topics including HSPD-12 compliance, FICAM architecture, and emerging authentication technologies. Provides hands-on subject matter expertise for physical access control systems and represents the agency's technical capabilities on interagency task forces and standards development efforts.
What you need to qualify
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $143,913 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the 9 competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations Oral Communication - Expresses 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); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Specialized experience is experience identifying IT system control vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs; resolving issues and problems involving IT systems security; implementing information system security policies, standards and guidelines; and, providing technical advice, comments and recommendations to management officials on security requirements.
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