IT Specialist (PlcyplnInfosec)

• Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities.

• Serves as a senior IT specialist in assessing and implementing cyber security requirements.

• Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency and cyber security of information technology applications.

• Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and require travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes Information Assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• Per DoD 8570.01-M the employee must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3.
• This position has been designated as IAT Level II Security Certification.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing.

In order to qualify you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Information Technology (IT) Management Series GS-2210 (Alternate A).

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Developing organizational IT policies and strategic plans while assessing the operational impact of policy modifications and emerging technologies on existing programs; evaluating installed systems and networks by conducting security accreditation reviews to recommend and implement security measures and protective countermeasures based on findings; and securing IT infrastructure through the application of certification and accreditation requirements network operations protocols systems testing and performance management methods to protect IT services and capabilities.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles concepts and methods.

• Knowledge of the organizations policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.

• Knowledge of budgetary processes cost-benefit analysis methods and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.

• Knowledge of a full range of IT security requirements for certification and accreditation; network operations and protocols; systems testing and evaluation; to monitor and evaluate systems compliance with IT security requirements; provide advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems; to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks; and to recommend new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews.

• Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology review/revise/develop policy initiate plans for enhancements and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information through written documentation and oral briefings to render informed judgments.

• Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.