Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec) (Direct Hire)

• Participates in the work of the team by performing the same kind and level of work as the team led.
• Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment project problem to be solved actionable events milestones program issues under review deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information as required and coordinates the preparation presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Identifies distributes and balances workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow skill level and/or occupational specialization.
• Makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
• Ensures that work assignments/projects of the employees of the team are carried out by arranging the work among employees to allow timely completion and adequate work for each employee.
• Keeps up with the status of the work making appropriate adjustments in accordance with priorities. Reports to the program manager on unusual problems that arise and on expected completion times.

• This announcement serves as public notice. Applications will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
• Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
• Cybersecurity position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority and are open to all U.S. citizens.
• Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees selected under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
• Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority Veterans Preference and the Rule of Many do not apply.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required if applicable ().
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• See QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for other important information.
• A resume associated with your USAJobs Account must be uploaded to your application. You can create your own resume or build one using the USAJobs Resume Builder. See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.

To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-13 Lead Cybersecurity Specialist position you must demonstrate (1) Specialized Experience and (2) the IT Competencies for the federal 2210 series.

(1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12 or above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is IT-related work that primarily consists of (1) ensuring the confidentiality integrity and availability of systems networks and data through the planning analysis and development of information systems security programs and (2) leading a project or team.

If you have this experience your resume must describe in your own words the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it.

Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you dont describe.


(2) The following IT Competencies are applicable to this position.

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations

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.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience and IT Competencies) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Information on this job series can be found at This position does not have an educational requirement.

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.