Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Position is located in: Info & Tech Directorate, Corporate Systems, Data Warehouse Solutions Support - ZTEAC This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-7/9/11, GS-9/11 or with a target grade of GS-11. Applicants for Bratenahl location may be selected from the Cleveland lists Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level

Duties

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level (GS-11). Conducts information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs. Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations for corrective action. Maintains a quality assurance program for assigned systems that covers file back-up and recovery, equipment maintenance, and quality control of systems processing and outputs. Apply information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices in the analysis of deficiencies and the auditing of techniques being utilized and considered to achieve acceptable security objectives. Provide guidance and advice on system and IA security matters and issues relating to protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Implements and coordinates prescribed operations at the activity level designed to ensure, protect, and restore information technology (IT) systems, services and capabilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This position may be covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.

Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07, GS-09, GS-11: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague Customer Service- experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs Oral Communication- experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07 LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-05 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying basic IT principles and practices to troubleshoot security threats and provide support in systems, services and capabilities; providing input to design specifications, testing plans, and implementation of systems security policies and procedures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-09 LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-07 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs; providing guidance and advice on system and Information Assurance (IA) security matters and issues relating to protecting personally identifiable information; and providing input to design specifications, testing plans, and implementation of systems security policies and procedures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11 LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-09 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Conducting information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs; designing, testing, and implementing input specifications for major systems in accordance with security policies and procedures; preparing reports of findings and makes recommendations for corrective action; and maintaining a quality assurance program for assigned systems that covers file back-up and recovery, equipment maintenance, and quality control of systems processing and outputs. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-7
Substitution of education for experience: One full year of graduate level education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or superior academic achievement (SAA) with a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position. Additional information on S.A.A. and/or which Honor Societies are recognized click on the link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications Standards: Superior Academic Achievement.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-9
Substitution of education for experience: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11
Substitution of education for experience: A qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]