Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Policy (OMP),
The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location. View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) pay charts for more information: Salaries & Wages (opm.gov).
Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
Career Transition Assistance Plan Eligibles (CTAP); Reemployment Priority List Eligibles (RPL); OR Current Federal employees serving under career or career-conditional competitive service appointments with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General.
Duties
Duties for the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Information Blocking GS-2210-15 include but not limited to:
- Serves as the principal coordinator among legal, policy, and technical teams to harmonize compliance strategies, resolve complex regulatory and technical challenges, and guarantee timely, secure, and standards-based data exchange.
- Develops and oversees the execution of OIG's comprehensive enterprise data strategy to drive internal data and system modernization initiatives.
- Directs initiatives to improve data quality through robust validation, metadata management, and lifecycle controls, enabling accurate, reliable, and actionable information for decision-making.
- Provides executive oversight of OIG's information security program to ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates, including FISMA, NIST RMF, and HHS-wide policies, while supporting the Chief Information Security Officer's operational leadership.
- Guides the implementation of risk management strategies and security controls at the enterprise level, ensuring they are embedded in system design and modernization projects.
- Leads the strategic modernization of OIG's case management systems to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen investigative capabilities, and enable seamless data integration across programs and platforms.
- Drives the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics across OIG to strengthen oversight, investigative, and operational capabilities.
- Establishes governance frameworks and technical standards for responsible AI use, aligning with federal guidance such as the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI and OMB directives.
- Supports the CIO in developing and executing the IT strategic plan. Supervises senior IT staff and cross-functional teams. Represents the CIO in high-level meetings with HHS leadership, OIG executives, and external partners. Serves as Acting CIO in the CIO's absence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
- Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.
- Confidential financial disclosure report (OGE-450) is required.
- This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must pass drug screening prior to appointment. The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
In order to qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. This experience must have provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
- Experience leading IT modernization initiatives and implementing technology solutions in support of organizational mission and federal compliance requirements; and
- Experience overseeing information security programs and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA and NIST RMF; and
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise data governance strategies and architectures to support data modernization and interoperability; and
- Experience providing technical leadership and strategic direction for IT projects, including system modernization, emerging technology integration, and regulatory compliance.
In addition to the qualifications listed above, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
- 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.
- 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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Education
THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING AT THE GS-15 GRADE LEVEL.
Additional information
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses may not be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus may not be offered. Repayment of student loans may not be offered. Private sector work experience may not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov.
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.
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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 eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience.
Your resume will be evaluated by a subject matter expert to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position and will serve as a basis for an initial rating.
- Information Systems/Network Security
- Information Technology Program Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Technology Management
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions, or your score may be adjusted or lowered accordingly which may affect your overall final rating. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.
Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
To view the application form, visit:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12891456
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar across HHS.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume (Two page limit)
- Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
- Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
- Other Supporting Documents: (Only submit if applicable to you)
- Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, and Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim.
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation
- Schedule A: USAJOBS Help Center - Individuals with disabilities - Letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Financial Disclosure: This position may be subject to financial disclosure requirements and must be filed within 30 days of the appointment. For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 450, you may visit
U.S. OGE Completing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (New Filers). You can obtain a fillable OGE Form 450 from:
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (accessible PDF).
Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. For resume writing guidance, please visit the
USAJobs Resource Center.
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How to Apply
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 assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Resume must be limited to two-pages to receive consideration.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/12/2026 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: For information on how to edit your application, visit: USA Jobs Help: Updating your submitted application
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
OIG Regional and Field Offices Locations:
San Francisco, California
Washington, District of Columbia
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Boston, Massachusetts
Kansas City, Missouri
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dallas, Texas
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.