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Executive Cybersecurity Leadership (OPM 901)

Responsible for establishing vision and direction for an organization's cybersecurity operations and resources and their impact on digital and physical spaces. Possesses authority to make and execute decisions that impact an organization broadly, including policy approval and stakeholder engagement.

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Executive Cybersecurity Leaders drive enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives by integrating strategic foresight with an understanding of regulatory mandates, emerging threats, and stakeholder priorities. They establish robust policy frameworks, lead risk mitigation efforts, and oversee seamless incident response strategies.

What You'll Do

Strategic Cybersecurity Vision

Establish and communicate strategic cybersecurity vision, aligning organizational priorities with emerging threats and technological advances.

Policy Risk Governance

Develop robust cybersecurity policies, oversee regulatory compliance, and implement comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation programs.

Incident Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate incident response, manage stakeholder collaboration, and promote cybersecurity awareness across internal and external partnerships.

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Technology Portfolio Management (OPM 804)

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Responsible for managing a portfolio of technology investments that align with the overall needs of mission and enterprise priorities.

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Cybersecurity Legal Advice (OPM 731)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for providing cybersecurity legal advice and recommendations, including monitoring related legislation and regulations.

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Cybersecurity Curriculum Development (OPM 711)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating cybersecurity awareness, training, or education content, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs and requirements.

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Secure Project Management (OPM 802)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for overseeing and directly managing technology projects. Ensures cybersecurity is built into projects to protect the organization’s critical infrastructure and assets, reduce risk, and meet organizational goals. Tracks and communicates project status and demonstrates project value to the organization.

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Systems Authorization (OPM 611)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations, organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the nation.

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Systems Security Management (OPM 722)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for managing the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.

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Communications Security (COMSEC) Management (OPM 723)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for managing the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization.

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Cybersecurity Instruction (OPM 712)

NICE: Oversight and Governance

Responsible for developing and conducting cybersecurity awareness, training, or education.

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