Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage, plan, exercise, and administer Continuity of Government (COG) and Information Technology Disaster Recovery (ITDR) programs.
- Provide qualitative or quantitative analysis, consulting, and workable solutions for actions and issues related to continuing mission in response to localized acts of nature, accidents, technological emergencies, and military or terrorist attack-related incidents that caused initial mission degradation.
- Ensure mission assurance policies are applied to all strategies, planning, investments, and operations; prescribe, adopt, and maintain mission assurance standards and practices for all NSA/CCS architecture, infrastructure, facilities, systems, training, and operations;
- Plan to sustain NSA/CSS mission systems and data centers before, during and following disruptions; assist in planning and preparing contingency plans; coordinate with customers, suppliers, vendors and partners to ensure the contingency plans are complete and coherent and integrated with facilities and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans; and, implement, test, and exercise procedures to determine, validate, and sustain the viability of all contingency plans and procedures.
- Apply high levels of critical thinking, innovation, creativity and discretion when making decisions or carrying out actions. When appropriate, follow defined guidelines within an established framework of clearly defined procedures and select which standard procedures are most applicable to specific circumstances.
- Work in environments where guidelines require synthesis of data and application of general principles both in the field and from related fields and apply broad precedents to make work decisions. SKILLS - Perform audits, inspections, and investigations in accordance with government regulations and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
- Report results and findings from assessments, investigations, and evaluations to appropriate parties.
- Incorporate risk management principles across the program, including identification and assessment of potential threats and hazards and their associated impacts; acceptable risk determination; and identification of required mitigation resources.
- Review and exercise contingency plans for NSA systems and data centers.
- Develop training curricula (for example, content, learning objectives).
- Assist in planning and preparing contingency plans for all accredited System Security Plans (SSPs) and data centers.
- Develop disaster recovery/COOP/reconstitution plans.
- Develop scenarios for, and facilitate, the exercise of NSA contingency plans. PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $55,924 - $181,216 (Entry, Full Performance, Senior)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). POSITION SUMMARY NSA is looking for professionals to support Continuity of Government (COG)/Mission Assurance, Continuity of Operations (COOP), and Information Technology Disaster Recovery (ITDR) programs. If you possess experience and knowledge to support sustainable mission response to acts of nature, technological emergencies, and/or military attack-related incidents, apply today! HOW TO APPLY Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.
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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion. DCIPS Disclaimer The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. recblid auevn4axt9tmg75ccl9ah1g2ynsho3
