The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is accepting applications from eligible applicants for consideration under the following non-competitive hiring authorities:
Who May Be Considered:
Veterans - (30% or More Disabled and Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA))
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is accepting applications from eligible applicants for consideration under the following non-competitive hiring authorities:
Who May Be Considered:
Veterans - (30% or More Disabled and Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA))
Salary range listed reflects the GS base rate (not including locality pay), see the "Additional Information" section of the announcement for details.
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 15
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Oakland, CA
Lakewood, CO
Pensacola, FL
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Military Spouses and U.S. Foreign Service Spouses Only
Location Negotiable After Selection
Boston, MA
Kansas City, MO
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Irving, TX
Arlington, VA
Seattle, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Some positions may require travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Initial appointments for 30% or More Disabled Veterans are time-limited in the competitive service, which may be noncompetitively converted to permanent.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
00 - Some positions may have promotion potential to higher grade levels.
This announcement is being used as a resume repository. During the open period, hiring managers may request to receive names of interested candidates. Applications will be sorted by series, grade level and location. We do not know if any particular series/grade/location will have vacancies during the open period of the announcement. You will not receive regular updates regarding your application. If you are referred to a hiring manager for consideration, you may or may not be contacted.
Please select only the grade(s), location(s), and occupation(s) that you have a genuine interest in and would accept if offered.
Consideration will be given to applicants who submit a complete application package. This includes providing the required information and supporting documentation, along with your resume. These applicants will be referred to hiring manager as vacancies become available via a non-competitive hiring authority.
You may be contacted by interested hiring managers and asked to interview.
You may update your application at any time until the closing date.
This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository. Positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
Typical job opportunities within CISA can include, but are not limited to, the following occupations:
Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/
All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
All positions will require a pre-employment drug test or be identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for a position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Since this announcement will be used to fill positions within multiple divisions across CISA, the type of investigation and security clearance level will be made in accordance with the specific position.
Selectees are required to complete either a one-year or two-year trial period, depending on the type of appointment.
Conditions of employment will vary with the position filled.
Some positions may require the selectee to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
The position is not remote, the selectee(s) will be required to report to the office of the specified duty location. Only Military Spouses and U.S. Foreign Service Spouses are eligible for remote jobs.
Qualifications
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY LISTED BELOW:
Being eligible for appointment only provides a way to be considered for employment; it does not guarantee selection for a position. In order to be considered for a non-competitive hiring authority, supporting documents must be provided at the time of application to verify your eligibility under the applicable authorities. More information about the required documents can be found in the Required Documents section below. Failure to submit supporting documents will cause your application to not be considered under the related authorities.
30% OR MORE DISABLED VETERAN:
30% or More Disabled Veteran is a special hiring authority that allows an agency to non-competitively appoint any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, you must be any of the following veterans:
Disabled veteran who was retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR
Disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
Grade Level Restriction: You may be appointed at any grade level and for any job for which you qualify.
Trial Period: 1-year
Appointment: You are hired under a time limited provisional appointment, lasting more than 60 days in the competitive service; however, at management's discretion you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment at any time during the time-limited appointment. There is no requirement that you will be converted to a permanent position.
VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA):
Veterans Recruitment Appointment is a special hiring authority that allows an agency to non-competitively appoint any eligible veteran.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, you must be any of the following veterans:
Disabled veteran; OR
Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR
Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded (includes the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal); OR
Recently separated veteran (within 3 years of discharge or release from active duty).
In addition to meeting the criteria above, you must have been separated under honorable conditions (i.e., you must have received either an honorable or general discharge).
Grade Level Restriction: You may be appointed at any grade level up to and including the GS-11 and for any job for which you qualify. (The promotion potential of the position is not a factor.)
Trial Period: 2-years
Appointment: You are hired under an excepted service appointment to a position that is otherwise in the competitive service. After two years of satisfactory service, you will be noncompetitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
NOTE: If there are 2 or more VRA candidates and 1 or more is a preference eligible, veterans' preference must be applied.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (SCHEDULE A):
Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u), is a special hiring authority that allows an agency to non- competitively appoint individuals who have a psychiatric, intellectual or severe physical disability.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, you must show proof of your disability. A letter documenting disability under the Schedule A hiring authority 5 CFR 213.3102 (u) from one of the following sources:
A licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory to practice medicine); OR
A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., State or private); OR
Any Federal or State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Grade Level Restriction: You may be appointed at any grade level and for any job for which you qualify.
Trial Period: 2-years
Appointment: You are hired under an excepted service appointment to a position that is otherwise in the competitive service. After two years of satisfactory service, you may be noncompetitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
IN ADDITION TO MEETING ONE OF THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY LISTED ABOVE; TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
You must meet the requirements for the position based on the job type, which can include education, physical qualifications, typing requirements, etc.
General Experience: (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience are not required to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
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.
You must meet the experience requirements (or a substitution of education for experience or equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience, if applicable) for the specific position being filled. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): For applicable GS-07 grade level positions, is based on:
(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
Note: Grade-point averages are rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
Additional information
Other incentives may be authorized.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for a position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
A one-year or two-year trial period, depending on the type of appointment, will be required during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum base pay (i.e., GS-05, step 1) up to maximum base pay (i.e., GS-15, step 10). The actual salary will be adjusted based on the grade, step, and locality for the selectee's duty location. Military & U.S. Foreign Service Spouses Only: The remote worker's locality pay is based on the location of the employee's residence. See General Schedule (GS) locality pay tables for more information.
There may be promotion potential depending upon the actual position filled. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.
There may be supervisory or managerial positions. First time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to a position.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, unless to do so would create an undue hardship to the agency (29 CFR 1614.203 (2017)). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the CISA Office of Privacy, Access, Civil Liberties, and Transparency (PACT) by sending an email to CISA_ReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov with the subject line, "Reasonable Accommodation Request @ CISA." In the email itself, you must include your name, vacancy announcement number(s), and state your intent to seek a reasonable accommodation. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. For more information or inquiries, please contact the CISA Reasonable Accommodation Program at CISA_ReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This announcement is being used as a resume repository. During the open period, hiring managers may request to receive names of interested candidates. Applications will be sorted by occupational series, grade level, location, and eligibility. We do not know if any particular series/grade/location will have vacancies during the open period of the announcement.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications requirements of the position for which you are being considered. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.
Positions will be filled through the non-competitive hiring under a special hiring authority for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A), you will be evaluated based on your submitted documentation.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy.
Rating: Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Referral: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration as positions become available.
If you are referred to a hiring manager for consideration, you may or may not be contacted for an interview. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of in-person or phone panel interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
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.
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.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
1. RESUME: Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Be clear and specific in describing your job-related qualifications, as HR cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Include dates (month and year) and hours worked per week. For military or Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and/or rank/grade (e.g., Captain, E-5, GS-0301-9). Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
2. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (only submit if applicable):
CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows the grade, step, tenure (block 24) "1" (Career) or "2" (Career-Conditional), and position occupied (block 34) "1" (Competitive Service). Provide proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an Interchange Agreement. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade or promotion potential held. You may need to provide more than one (1) SF-50,if your SF-50 does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement(examples of appropriate SF-50s include Appointment/Conversion, Within-Grade/Range Increases and Promotion actions). NOTE: Pay adjustments and awards are NOT acceptable.
QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION: Submit a copy of your transcripts from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, name of the educational institution, declared degree program, course title(s), credits completed, grade, date of completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and date of degree conferral. If selected, an official transcript will be required.
VETERAN DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 or equivalent).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of active service, rank/grade, expected character of service (i.e., honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement). NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If selected, a DD-214 must be submitted prior to appointment.
10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need to submit a SF-15 and provide an official document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your overall compensable service-connected disability rating (NOTE: Your overall percentage must be clearly shown), and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
SCHEDULE A, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Submit a disability letter with official letterhead and signature. The letter must include your full name and confirm your eligibility under Schedule A hiring authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u). View a sample letter. Such documentation must be from one of the below sources:
A licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); OR
A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); OR
Any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
MILITARY SPOUSES: Submit a copy of verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., marriage certificate); AND documentation that supports your Military Spouses eligibility.
U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE SPOUSES: Submit a copy of verification of the marriage to the service member or federal employee on an official overseas assignment (i.e., marriage certificate); AND documentation that supports your Family of Overseas Employees eligibility.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for a position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The application process is as follows:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and click Submit Application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://usajobs.gov, all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Except for confirmation of your application received, further updates or notifications about your application status will not be provided.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1110 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22201
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience, training (for certain series) and education, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews as positions become available. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Notice to Applicants - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is subject to the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Unless excluded by law, all CISA hiring officials and agency representatives are statutorily prohibited from asking applicants to disclose their criminal history record information prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. Applicants may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Human Capital Policy and Programs Subdivision at email cisa.ochco.hcp@cisa.dhs.gov within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by a CISA hiring manager or agency representative.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
1. RESUME: Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Be clear and specific in describing your job-related qualifications, as HR cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Include dates (month and year) and hours worked per week. For military or Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and/or rank/grade (e.g., Captain, E-5, GS-0301-9). Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
2. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (only submit if applicable):
CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows the grade, step, tenure (block 24) "1" (Career) or "2" (Career-Conditional), and position occupied (block 34) "1" (Competitive Service). Provide proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an Interchange Agreement. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade or promotion potential held. You may need to provide more than one (1) SF-50,if your SF-50 does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement(examples of appropriate SF-50s include Appointment/Conversion, Within-Grade/Range Increases and Promotion actions). NOTE: Pay adjustments and awards are NOT acceptable.
QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION: Submit a copy of your transcripts from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, name of the educational institution, declared degree program, course title(s), credits completed, grade, date of completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and date of degree conferral. If selected, an official transcript will be required.
VETERAN DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 or equivalent).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of active service, rank/grade, expected character of service (i.e., honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement). NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If selected, a DD-214 must be submitted prior to appointment.
10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need to submit a SF-15 and provide an official document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your overall compensable service-connected disability rating (NOTE: Your overall percentage must be clearly shown), and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
SCHEDULE A, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Submit a disability letter with official letterhead and signature. The letter must include your full name and confirm your eligibility under Schedule A hiring authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u). View a sample letter. Such documentation must be from one of the below sources:
A licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); OR
A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); OR
Any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
MILITARY SPOUSES: Submit a copy of verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., marriage certificate); AND documentation that supports your Military Spouses eligibility.
U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE SPOUSES: Submit a copy of verification of the marriage to the service member or federal employee on an official overseas assignment (i.e., marriage certificate); AND documentation that supports your Family of Overseas Employees eligibility.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for a position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The application process is as follows:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and click Submit Application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://usajobs.gov, all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Except for confirmation of your application received, further updates or notifications about your application status will not be provided.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1110 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22201
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience, training (for certain series) and education, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews as positions become available. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Notice to Applicants - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is subject to the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Unless excluded by law, all CISA hiring officials and agency representatives are statutorily prohibited from asking applicants to disclose their criminal history record information prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. Applicants may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Human Capital Policy and Programs Subdivision at email cisa.ochco.hcp@cisa.dhs.gov within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by a CISA hiring manager or agency representative.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
