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Geographer

Suitland, MD · On-site +1

$85K - $133K/yr

Summary This vacancy is for a Geographer positionlocated at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland . The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland ...

Geographer

Suitland, MD · On-site +1

$85K - $133K/yr

Summary This vacancy is for a Geographer position located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland . The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland ...

$23.01 - $29.91/hr

This position reports to the U.S. Census Bureau's Atlanta Regional Office. Applicants selected for this position will have their home as their Duty Station and will be required to travel throughout ...

U.S. Census Bureau Jobs Information

Do workers at the U.S. Census Bureau get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does the U.S. Census Bureau pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at the U.S. Census Bureau?

Some people get paid time off from work.
60% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at the U.S. Census Bureau worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it for the U.S. Census Bureau workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
86% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at the U.S. Census Bureau?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do the U.S. Census Bureau managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
43% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at the U.S. Census Bureau spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at the U.S. Census Bureau?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at the U.S. Census Bureau feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at the U.S. Census Bureau get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
89% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at the U.S. Census Bureau?

Some people feel stressed here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at the U.S. Census Bureau enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at the U.S. Census Bureau recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at the U.S. Census Bureau?

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at the U.S. Census Bureau?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people think the U.S. Census Bureau’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how the U.S. Census Bureau is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

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Chief Information Security Officer

Suitland, MD • On-site, Remote

$151K - $228K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


U.S. Census Bureau rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Summary
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly-motivated and capable executive to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer.
This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) General position. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES.
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Duties
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The Chief Information Security Officer serves as the advisor to Census Bureau executive management on all areas of Information Technology Security and is responsible for:
  • Developing and communicating the overall information security strategy, goals and objectives with appropriate performance measures to support bureau and department security requirements.
  • Managing the monitoring and recording of the performance of information systems security initiatives.
  • Recommending courses of action and policies to senior management that allow the Census Bureau to securely meet its organizational goals.
  • Managing cybersecurity acquisition projects and budgets for a large Information Technology infrastructure environment; planning, implementing, and overall project management for cybersecurity objectives; and forming strategic partnerships to accomplish cybersecurity goals and objectives.
  • Directing bureau-wide automation security programs that comply with federally mandated security requirements and commonly accepted industry automation security best practices.

Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Description: Travel may be required to attend or present at meetings and conferences on topics relevant to the U.S. Census Bureau's mission.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
  • Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
  • Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
  • FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  • SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Qualifications
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.
Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be considered ineligible. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images, graphics, or hyperlinks (including publications and/or social media). Your resumes should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
  1. Demonstrated executive level experience in developing enterprise technology and security strategies and policies to include extensive knowledge of federal regulations, policies, tools, and processes governing network security and operations, digital forensics, and comprehensive security assessments, authorizations, and continuous monitoring. Ensures the establishment and maintenance of an effective, resilient, and dynamic security posture across complex organizational environments.
  2. Demonstrated executive level experience managing complex enterprise-wide information security systems including monitoring and evaluating IT investments and infrastructure, and providing accountability for the protection of IT assets. Experience re-engineering business processes and resolving difficult problems encountered in the planning, development, and operation of complex IT systems.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
  • ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
  • ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
  • ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
  • ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
  • ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to address the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof [e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)] of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
Mobility: Organizational mobility and geographical mobility are essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)
False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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