Cyber Security Program Manager #00236

Title: Cyber Security Program Manager #00236

State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (up to $96,000)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking qualified candidates for our Cyber Security Program Manager position in the Public Safety & Homeland Security Division.

The Cyber Security Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and integration of public safety and homeland security capabilities to improve the Commonwealth's ability to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. The Cyber Security Program Manager will be responsible for providing routine, direct, and comprehensive hands-on program management support to local governments across the state.

The incumbent in this position must be able to conduct research and analysis, as well as provide suggestions on present and future cyber security capabilities including programs supported by the state, higher education institutions, public-private partnerships, and the federal government. The ideal candidate should be capable of fostering rapport, consensus, and collaboration among varied public safety experts, as well as coordinating between private sector, state and federal representatives to promote information sharing and capabilities integration. The incumbent in this position will serve as the cyber security subject matter expert for the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, in addition to the Commonwealth of Virginia's point of contact for any cyber security-related issues.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official Employee Work Profile.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of existing state and federal cybersecurity legislation and best practices.
• Knowledge of the Personal Identity Verification – Inoperable / Federal Information Processing Standard Publication – 201 (PIV-I/FIPS-201).
• Working knowledge of the Critical Infrastructure Information (CII) Act and Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program Procedures.
• Knowledge of Information Security policy requirements and standards of use to improve security plans and to reduce risk factors.
• Possess the skill to review legislation and regulations regarding cyber security with the ability to identify potential impacts to the Commonwealth and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct research and to analyze technical information.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills effective across multiple sectors and disciplines.
• Considerable knowledge in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and other various software.
• An understanding of protocol, the ability to communicate with a diverse audience including senior policy officials and submit matter experts.
• Extensive experience interacting with senior-level government officials and industry representatives; working with sensitive or classified material, providing principal staff support to high-level government officials, commissions, policy groups and the general public.
• Must hold or possess ability to obtain a Department of Homeland Security “Secret” Security Clearance within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to submit a Statement of Economic Interest form.

Additional Considerations

None

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. This position is restricted due to funding sources. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 912-7254

Email: Humanresources@vdem.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.