IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Job

Vacancy No. DCMA-P2-25-12744342-MP Department Defense Contract Management Agency
Salary $110,083.00 to $159,716.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/4/2025 Close Date 6/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Carson, CASmyrna, GAFort Gregg-Adams, VA


Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site
specific salary information as follows:

- Carson, CA: $122,857 - $159,716
- Smyrna, GA: $111,442 - $144,876
- Fort Gregg-Adams, VA: $110,083 - $143,109

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current permanent competitive service Department of Defense (DoD) employees and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

Duties

  • Serve as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
  • Provide guidance to Information System Owners (ISO) and Program/System Managers (PM/SM).
  • Evaluate and provide cybersecurity guidance and assessment on system development lifecycle efforts.
  • Serve as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the cybersecurity of an information system.
  • Establish guidance and implement a multi-tiered cybersecurity risk management process to protect information and systems.
  • Advise the Security Control Assessor and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on adequacy of RMF controls within each RMF Package.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert and provide direct customer support through the assessment and authorization process of the Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to
successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13
level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under
other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements
including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum
qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable
specialized experience includes:
  • Understanding Risk Management Framework (RMF), including the use of GRC tools like eMASS.
  • Familiarity with security audits, STIGs, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.
  • Evaluate and implement security controls in complex system environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD cybersecurity regulations and policies.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

  • This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
  • Tour of Duty: Schedule/Flexible
  • FLSA:Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Benefits

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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.

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

  • Communications Security Management
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Technology Performance Assessment
  • Oral and Written Communication


Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score.

Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

Required Documents

Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:

  • Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
  • To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present").
  • Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include, viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder. In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade for Federal civilian positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete.
2. Veteran's Documents: 3. Current Federal Employees:
  • You must provide a SF-50 (most current Gen Adj or WGI actions are best), or other equivalent official "Notification of Personnel Action" (Note: Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) and Award SF-50's are NOT acceptable).
  • Time-in-grade documentation: For current federal employees, or individuals who have served in a General Schedule (GS) graded position in the previous 52 weeks, your application must demonstrate you have met the one year time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
Please review the link for ICTAP, ALL PPP ELIGIBILITIES AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: Supporting Document.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12744342.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/16/2025 to receive consideration.

  • 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.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • 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 in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/.

Agency contact information

DHRSStaffing DCMA EAST
Address
DEFENSE CONTRACT MGT - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3901 A Ave
Bldg 10500
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility and qualifications for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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