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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
AUDIT
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Summary

This position is located in the Cyberspace Operations Directorate, Audit Component, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Defense (DoD).

As an Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning), GS-2210-14, your typical work assignments may include the following:

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/19/2020 to 06/26/2020
Salary
$121,316 to - $157,709 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IG-20-10844141-AUD-MP
Control number
571438600

Duties

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  • Plans and conducts broad cyber audit assignments focused on enterprise-wide security organizational and policy issues, systems, programs and operations.
  • Prepares and conducts audits and program evaluations which focus on cyber audit objectives, personally performs or directs the performance of important technical segments of the audit.
  • Identifies techniques or methods to use in gathering data and documentation, develops new lines of inquiry and potential audit areas, and assures that work papers are prepared in accordance with OIG DoD audit procedures and GAO Yellow Book Standards.
  • Provides information on the systems and security of DoD applications and operations.
  • Provides technical guidance, interpretations, and instructions.
  • Prepares and/or reviews working papers, assesses findings for incorporation into draft and final audit reports, and develop audit findings.
  • Represents the office on interagency task force established to study specific cyber audit procedures or processes or on joint projects with other OIG DoD Offices as required.
  • Prepares various types of reports, briefings, and testimony that cover all major management and security aspects of DoD cyber operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Position has been designated as Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
  • If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.
  • All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

This position is also being announced under Delegated Examining Procedures, announcement # IG-20-10844142-AUD-DE, open to the general public.

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In addition to the competencies, a qualified candidate's online application and resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13) level in the Federal service.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: skill in applying advanced information technology principals, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of major complex systems, networks, and data, as it relates to cyber concepts and practices; interrelationships of multiple cyber disciplines (e.g. mainframe computers, operating systems, security products, database management systems, networks, telecommunications, etc.); mission and programs of DoD organizations; testing and evaluation principles and approaches; network management methods; customer support principles, methods and practices; application reliability; performance measurement; and project management methods. Mastery of the DoD information technology architecture; policy and planning concepts and practices; interrelationships of multiple information technology disciplines; performance management and measurement methods and tools; maintain knowledge and understanding of emerging technology within the information technology and cybersecurity focus areas; and project management principles, methods and practices, including developing audit plans and schedules, estimating resources requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, and monitoring audit work.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

Working for DoD OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)

If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments.
Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp

Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service, and type of discharge.

Disabled Veterans: See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service, and type of discharge, and a VA Certification Letter.

Military Spouse: Submit a copy of the spouse's PCS orders or VA certification of disability or death of service member, along with any other documentation proving eligibility such as a most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

Family Members Eligible under Executive Order 12721: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.

Interchange Agreement: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.

Schedule A: Submit proof of disability in the form of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.

Reemployed Annuitants: DoD policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition.

Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirement listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the best qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring official for employment consideration.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

  • Communication
  • Information Technology Policy and Planning
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Competence


Preview the assessment questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10844141

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