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CI3 Program Lead

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Program summary

Position available in Arlington, VA or Any CISA Facility (https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/062520_CISA_Territories_USMap.pdf). As a member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) you will support CISAs efforts to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the Nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure. CISA is the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, the ONC operationalizes many of the National Coordinator responsibilities and programs. You will work with federal agencies responsible for critical infrastructure security and resilience (including Sector Risk Management Agencies (SRMAs) for the 16 critical infrastructure sectors), CISA regional staff, FBI Field Offices, and State and Local Fusion Centers. As the Critical Infrastructure Intelligence Initiative (CI3) Program Lead you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the successful and growing CI3 program which brings actionable and timely classified information to cleared critical infrastructure partners across the country. This includes hosting planning meetings with the ODNI and DHS I&A co-sealers, coordinating with the ONC’s Intra CISA Lead, ONC’s Interagency Lead, ONC’s HSIN and Info Sharing Project Manager, and developing U//FOUO agendas with input from CISA and I&A. Students will learn the centralized logistics programs that support a diverse mission and workforce that spans all critical infrastructure across the entire nation. This position is ideal for transitioning service members with classified briefing, administrative, operations, and planning experience operations as it offers professional growth in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Roles & job description

Trainee will be assigned to the Office of the National Coordinator and will assist in the various duties, projects and tasks the team performs.• Lead CI3 Program including communications, coordinating with CI3 Tool outputs o Working with ODNI and DHS I&A to scope agendas and plan CI3 meetings o Working with CISA personnel for actionable mitigations to be sent with notes/presentedo Working with SRMAs to inform future agenda topicso Collaborate with ONC teammates to enhance ONC communications and organization on high and low sideo CI3 Meeting Facilitation• Participate in Shared Mailbox Continuous Process Improvement studies analyses.• Review and refine support Memorandums of Agreement and Statements of Work related to CI3• Improvement Planning:o Track and document corrective actions identified during various CI3 meetings and engagements.o Assist in updating plans, policies, procedures, and requirements to address identified gaps.• Arrange and promote CI3 briefings nationwide• Assist in the short- and long-range planning and development of plans and policies to support the implementation of the national policies.

Eligibility notes

TS/SCI REQUIRED! Experience working with the Intelligence Community required. Program or Project Management expertise will be useful (e.g. PMP, etc). Skills to analyze coordination and communication processes and improve processes, review drafted communication and meeting notes and provide clear and direct feedback to enhance products, Lead interagency project planning meetings, clear and direct email communication, exemplary organizational skills.

Additional notes

Tailor a resume outlining the Jobs Description and Other Eligibility Factors. Title the email "CI3 Program Lead Skillbridge." Address the email to military@cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date and availability dates (start/finish) in the body of the email.

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