Summary
As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will be responsible for providing technical expertise necessary to ensure that Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) products and services meet information security requirements in response to Government needs.
Location of position: General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service, Deputy, IT Security Division, Virtual.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This public notice is issued under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.This means that we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice or any other source. About this DHA notice: -Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA. -For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides direct support for acquisitions that use information technology (IT) (including National Security Systems), applying IT-related laws and policies, and provides IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life cycle.
- Establishes/maintains communication channels with stakeholders.
- Reviews existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
- Develops/maintains long-range plans for IT security systems for clients that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT system vulnerabilities.
- Participates in systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
- Uses specific common performance measures for service levels and costs.
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Designs/integrates and maintains cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy that outlines the vision,mission, and goals to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives, regulatory compliance, applicable laws and statutes.
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Promotes awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensures that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for that system and/or organization(s) strategic plan.
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Develops/maintains supply chain, system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements.
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Drafts and publishes supply chain security and risk management documents.
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Develops and documents supply chain risks for critical system elements, as appropriate.
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Ensures that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organizational goals.
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Ensures that supply chain, system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements are included in contract language and delivered.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- 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 or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-13 salary will be based upon location after selection.
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant reviews reports, documents, records, data, or other materials to verify completeness, correctness, consistency, compliance, or authenticity.
- Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
- Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant discusses results, problems, plans, suggestions, terms, or conditions with others.
- Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant designs or conducts analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, or other research.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience working with computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies; identifying IT system control vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs; resolving issues and problems involving IT systems security; implementing information system security policies, standards and guidelines; and, providing technical advice to management officials on security requirements.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
- Expert knowledge of the organization’s enterprise information technology (IT) goals, objectives, and core business/mission processes.
- Mastery of computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk), cybersecurity and privacy related laws, regulations, policies, principles, and ethics.
- Mastery of information technology (IT) architectural concepts and frameworks.
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
- Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions.
- Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
- Knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
- Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain risk management standards, processes, and practices with an emphasis on information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.
- Knowledge of information technology (IT) acquisition/procurement life cycle processes and requirements.
- Expert ability to manage projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements, and to successfully integrate these requirements to meet the goals and objectives outlined for development initiatives.
- Knowledge of resource management principles and techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management officials, users, and IT specialists to coordinate studies, explain technical issues, and provide technical advice to business line leaders and program managers.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you areCTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
How to Apply
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
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