INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST(PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) Job in Hanscom AFB, MA

Vacancy No. 9L-AFPC-12809300-984505-AMH Department Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Salary $141,041.00 to $183,353.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/1/2025 Close Date 10/15/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Hanscom AFB, MA


Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to the incumbent serves as an information technology subject matter expert specializing as an information technology manager for the entire AF SAP Enterprise advising the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Limited Area of Consideration: Employees within the SAF Portfolio. For a list of eligible Departments or Agencies, see Qualifications Section.

Duties

  • Serves as Senior Security Control Assessor.
  • Strategic planner for IA processes to further SAP integrity. Provides recommendations on long-range planning matters.
  • Resident AFOSI PJ technical expert monitor for SAP IA/IT systems.
  • Policy development, interpretation, and oversight in accordance with the Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Privacy Act, 0MB, DoD and AF SAP CIO guidance.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement.
  • Per DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program or its replacement based on DoDD 8140.01,
  • Cyberspace Workforce Management, the incumbent of this position 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. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
  • TDY is required with travel by military and/or commercial aircraft or any other mode of transportation determined to be advantageous to the government.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance;
  • with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier SR investigation A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
  • Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • Incumbent shall be subject to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination at least once every five years.
  • The position is situated in a fast paced, high stress staff environment required to support AF SAP CIO, Headquarters Air Force, and the DoD and defense contract SAP community.
  • Individuals receive frequent urgent requests from general officers and other high-ranking officials, for papers, briefings and evaluations, typically concerning sensitive technology issues.
  • The incumbent must undergo internal background investigations by OSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of OSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).
  • This is a Centrally Managed position in the Cyberspace and Information Technology Career Field.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Area of Consideration limited to one of the following employing Departments or Agencies:

AF Audit Agency
AF Cost Analysis Agency
AF Elements
AF Inspection Agency
AF Legal Operations Agency
AF Medical Readiness Agency
AF Office of Special Investigations
AF Operations Group
AF Program Executive Office
AF Public Affairs Agency
AF Review Boards Agency
AFELM and Other Dod Entities
DoD Cyber Crime Center
HQ AF Flight Standards Agency
HQ USAF and Support Elements

You MUST submit a copy of your latest SF 50 reflecting your current duty information, i.e., item 46, "Employing Department or Agency".

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes utilization of Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Management Act, Privacy Act and related information assurance legal and regulatory framework; Applying information assurance policies and system security procedures designed to protect communications and computer systems to include the entire SAP enterprise; Application of the AF SAP Information Technology Portfolio Management processes to include but not limited to DoDI 5205.11, Management, Administration and Oversight of DoD SAPs, DoD 5205.07-M SAP Security Manual, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:

1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning SAP information assurance management processes and initiatives, Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Management Act, and Privacy Act.

2. Knowledge of the Joint Special Access Program Security Guide (JSIG) requirements, to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Continuous Monitory Process (CMP).

3. Knowledge of the AF SAP Information Technology Portfolio Management processes to include but not limited to DoDI 5205.11, Management, Administration and Oversight of DoD SAPs, DoD 5205.07-M SAP Security Manual, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

4. Knowledge of SAP information assurance management and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, AF, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the Special Access Programs process and information assurance management processes.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
  4. Current or Former Federal Civilian 4Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
  • OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/15/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12809300

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.

  • Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
  • For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
  • Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
AF Office of Special Investigations - Pentagon
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US

Next steps

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