Creative Corrections is recruiting exceptional candidates for a Senior Advisor SME for Cyber Technology & Security Directorate located in Arlington, VA for The Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management, Diplomatic Security Contract Division, Security Branch (AQM/DSCD/SB).

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Provide Cyber security Management and Strategic Planning tasks as a Senior Advisor SME by possessing a broad understanding of all aspects of cyber security tools, techniques, technologies, challenges, and issues. Conversant with Information Assurance (IA) practices and policies. Additionally, the ability to apply extensive knowledge of a variety of the IA's fields concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure program's organizational structure and oversight aligns with the needs and requirements of the mission.

REQUIRED TASKS

• Coordinate with senior representatives within the customer organizations to establish and define programs, resources, and tasks.
• Provide leadership with guidance on the alignment of cyber security solutions to functional areas of the cybersecurity program and mission.
• Attend talent mapping meetings with each directorate and individual offices and divisions (virtual or in-person).
• Create processes and workflows for new units, branches, and offices to ensure successful delivery of the cybersecurity mission across the organization.
• Based on the office-level processes and workflows:
  • Draft new position descriptions for Civil and Foreign Service positions
  • Update old position descriptions for Civil and Foreign Service positions
• Coordinate with the hiring managers, office directors, and human resources
• Work with the Executive Directorate (EX) to ensure classification steps are completed in a timely manner
• Keep all parties on track and informed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience with Government/Department of State civil position classification categories, measurements, and grading.
• Knowledge and understanding of the structure of foreign service personnel system, and civil service position descriptions: Introduction, Major Duties and Responsibilities, Controls Over the Position and Special Qualifications Requirements.
• Understanding of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations
• Knowledge of and experience with large re-organization responsibilities to include communications and change management.
• Familiarity with appropriate classification standards
• Ability to write in clear, concise, easy to understand language.
• Understanding of DOS Cyber Monitoring and Operations mission and structure.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Arlington, VA

ABOUT CREATIVE CORRECTIONS

At Creative Corrections, we strive to create a culture where we are able to attract and retain highly talented and qualified individuals. These relationships are built on trust, respect, and an assurance each person feels valued. We offer a strategic Total Compensation Package for qualified employees. In the end, we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of the Company and provide the services our customers rely upon.

In addition, we are honored to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and are equally proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to creating a diversified workplace where everyone feels valued and respected because of their differences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.