Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019

As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-11 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Applies and contributes subject matter expertise for applying Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods in planning, implementing, and managing Information Assurance (IA) programs that meet current and future requirements to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks and data/information systems.
• Monitors and ensures the integration and implementation of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) in a secure environment for deployed assessment events.
• Monitors system security, network security, INFOSEC training standards, Communications Security (COMSEC), communications risk analysis, security profiles, network audits, software product evaluations, secure network servers, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), virus protection, backbone security, modem dial-up standards, and information assurance vulnerability assessments as needed to support home station and deployed assessment events.
• Manages INFOSEC and Cybersecurity training requirements and compliance for government and contract personnel.
• Participates in threat and vulnerability assessments, identifies and assesses risks, defines and determines IT security requirements, and implements effective measures to minimize/mitigate such risks.
• Responsible for leading the management and implementation of collateral security programs (e.g., physical, industrial, operational, INFOSEC, COMSEC) to plan, execute, and sustain home-station activities and deployed assessment events.
• Responsible to ensure information security and collateral security practices and procedures are fixed into assessment projects, formulation plans, execution strategy, sustainment capability, and post-event actions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.
• Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and will be compensated within the approved scope/guidelines of government civilian employment
• A valid, government issued driver's license is required for the position.
• Per DoD 8570.01-M personnel selected for this position will be required to be certified within six months of the appointment date,. As this position is classified, per DoD 8570.01-M, as Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I
• Lifting, moving, and carrying objects up to 40 pounds is required. Climbing of structures over six feet may be required when on/around communications towers.
• Walking up/down open stairways, industrial access ramps, active aircraft flight lines, maritime vessels, munitions ranges, and in/around industrial operations and in field conditions is required.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 11 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: To be creditable, specialized experience must be at the next lower grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector:

• Applies Joint Staff, NATO, Coalition, Air Force, and other military service agency system and security requirements in sufficient depth to provide advice on planning, modification, sustainment, and execution of mission requirements.
• Evaluates IT security principles, methods, regulations, practices, policies, products, and services to monitor and ensure IT security program compliance for end users within the organization.
• Evaluates system security software lifecycles that improves quality assurance and quality controls in the performance of documentation, design, configuration, cost analysis, accreditation, certification, data administration, integration, and testing.
• Applies security methods, classification, authorities, guidance, and access requirements for classified assessment projects and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate risk mitigation in the areas of system information assurance and collateral security controls.
• Applies the requirements of collateral security programs (e.g., physical, industrial, operational, INFOSEC, COMSEC) to plan, execute, and sustain home-station activities and deployed assessment events.
• Applies IT system security and collateral physical security IDS protection, processes, documentation, and procedures to monitor, manage and mitigate security risks on operational C2 systems, facilities, and data collection networks.

OR
B. Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Competencies:

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.