This position is located in Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Division (OPEPD) The Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) Innovation and Engagement Division. The Office of the Chief Data is responsible for managing and improving the Department's ability to leverage data as strategic asset and is made up of The Governance Strategy Division and the Innovation and Engagement Division.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement will close at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-09 you will be responsible for:

Requirements

• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen
• May be required to complete a background investigation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-9One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1.  Experience assessing reported vulnerabilities in software components affecting operational information systems and determining appropriate response and action.2.  Experience assisting in developing or revising information security control implementation statements associated procedures, and evidence.3.  Experience working with independent evaluators of information security practices to satisfy expectations and constraints and obtain and retain authorization to operate an information system. OREDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.Basic Experience Requirements:(IT Specialist, GS-2210-9/11) You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) 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 (i.e., 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 (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1.  Skills in applying IT Performance monitoring principles, methods, and techniques used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems of a procedural nature.2.  Knowledge of systems security methods and procedures; sufficient to identify and resolve issues and problems of routine nature.3.  Skills in applying IT security principles, methods, and tools sufficient to implement and support IT security applications.

Education

Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

(GS-9)

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

OR

A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.  For further information, please click Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFC OF PLANNING, EVAL. & POLICY DEVEL. 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Senora L. Jones
• Phone: 202-987-1235
• Email: [email protected]