Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: Current Federal employees in the competitive and excepted service; Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may also apply.

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As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), CYBER CODE 541, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform assessments/inspections/reviews at contractor facilities in accordance with established DoD policies that include industrial security procedures, systems, standards, and regulations governing the safeguarding of classified information.

• Evaluate technical & operational risks/vulnerabilities in IT environments: networks, systems, applications, & infrastructure. Protect assets by identifying weaknesses.

• Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.

• Provide an accurate technical evaluation of the software application, system, or network, documenting the security posture, capabilities, and vulnerabilities against relevant cybersecurity compliances.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• In accordance with DoD 8140.03, Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, the incumbent must be certified under the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (Cyber Code 541, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst) at least at the Basic level.
• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (Cyber Code 541, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst) Intermediate or Advanced certifications also meet this requirement.
• Applicants not already certified must achieve the required certification within nine (9) months of appointment as a condition of employment.
• The incumbent is also required to file and maintain a current OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, in compliance with 5 C.F.R. Part 2634.
• If not currently certified as a DoD Cyber Defense Command Technology Reviewer, selectee will be required to complete the appropriate training and successfully pass a check-ride for their primary technology area within six (6) months of appointment.
• If achieved, applicants must provide a copy of their 8140.03 certification and/or DoD Cyber Defense Command Technology Reviewer Certification.

Qualifications

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 2210:

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

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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.

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Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/22/2025

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this GG-13 position includes:

• Using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to assess technology areas such as networks, endpoint security, vulnerability scanning, DNS, operating systems, or databases.
• Utilizing knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and security methodologies to perform impact and risk assessments.
• Preparing audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings with recommended remediation strategies.
• Utilizing risk management processes for assessing and mitigating risk.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

2. Cybersecurity: Protect and defend information and information systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (AKA Information Assurance).

3. Information Technology Performance Assessment: Conduct continuous performance measurement to ensure that Information Technology activities, processes, and/or hardware/software are achieving desired results.

4. Strategic Communication: Written and Oral Communication

How you will be evaluated

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

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.
Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:

• Start and end dates (including the month and year).
• The number of hours you worked per week.
• The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
• Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.

Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

• It is recommended that your resume focus on the last ten (10) years of relevant experience, highlighting accomplishments, knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate qualification for this position.

NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.


Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.