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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Defense Health Agency Guam Market
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Naval Hospital, Directorate of Resource Management, Information Management Department, Agana Heights, Guam.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
05/12/2025 to 05/19/2025
Salary
$96,192 to - $125,055 per year

A cost of living allowance (COLA) of 11.88% is currently authorized, subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Agana, GU
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HSJG257888944189
Control number
836738300

Duties

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  • Serve as the lead IT professional that updates Risk Management Framework (RMF) Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) package.
  • Monitor and provide cybersecurity guidance and supervision to the entire Military Treatment Facility (MTF) footprint. ed Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
  • Review risk assessments and analyze impact of potential vulnerabilities through the use of approved Cybersecurity tools to include but not limited to the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
  • Anticipate the need for changes to avert potential systems, data, or network exposure through a situational awareness assessment and analysis of Ports, protocols, and services (PPS).
  • Responsible to perform or support forensics analysis resulting from Cybersecurity violations, unexplained IS performance anomalies, incidents, or classified data spills.
  • Mastery knowledge of RMF accreditation and certification standards and the Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
  • Maintain inventory and enforces rules regarding Acceptable Use Policies and Privileged Level User Agreements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment
  • Appointment to this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
  • This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4.
  • A job offer to an applicant who is not a current employee subject to this requirement will be withdrawn if the candidate refuses to undergo immunization screening.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
  • This position has a lifting requirement of up to 25 pounds.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain the Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II within 6 months of being assigned. Failure to satisfactorily obtain and/or maintain updated certifications are grounds for termination.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

  • Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized experience: One year specialized experience which includes assisting in the review of certification and accreditation documentation; participating in the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF); and providing input into the development of local Information Assurance policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
(1) Attention to Detail - Because of the complexity of the Governance process, Policy and Plans personnel must maintained detailed documentation for all consultations, policies, and procedures developed, providing a clear and thorough reference for future actions and decisions.
(2) Customer Service - Because of the complexity of the Client Needs Assessment process, Policy and Plans personnel must conduct thorough needs assessments during client consultations to ensure that IT equipment and program plans aligned with their specific requirements and expectations.
(3) Oral Communication - Demonstrated active listening skills during consultations and meetings, ensuring that all client concerns and feedback were fully understood and addressed appropriately. Clearly articulated policies and procedures to clients and colleagues, making sure they were understood and properly implemented across the organization.
(4) Problem Solving - Utilized a systematic and analytical approach to identify and solve complex IT-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to address multifaceted problems, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to find the best solutions.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Information Assurance
  • Risk Management
  • Security


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives are not authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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 application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements 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, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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