DHS Continuity Testing Program Lead

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Washington (District of Columbia)

Remote

USD 102,000 - 197,000

Full time

14 days+
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Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks a detail for the Continuity Testing Program Lead to support annual testing schedules and the analysis of testing results informing continuity investments.

The 1-year, non-reimbursable detail is open to current, full-time federal employees. Telework eligibility is noted and supervisory approval is required.

Qualifications

  • Educational substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain annual testing schedules for communications and information technology systems across the Components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • Direct support to monthly, quarterly, and annual testing activities, to include alert and notification systems, both unclassified and classified.
  • Direct support to testing access and utilization of essential records at alternate sites.
  • Direct support to testing of primary and backup infrastructure systems and services (such as power, water, and fuel) at alternate sites.
  • Document test results to validate the interoperability of critical equipment and systems that support the organization's essential functions.
  • Support annual testing of DHS Component telework and/or distributed workforce capabilities.

Job description

  • Hiring Agency: Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
  • Department: Department of Homeland Security
  • Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. Office of the Secretary DHS Continuity Testing Program Lead Series Requested: 0089 Security Clearance: None Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Key Responsibilities

This DHS Joint Duty assignment supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuity Testing Program. Specifically, this position will support the development of annual testing schedules, maintain testing documentation, and contribute to the analysis and reporting of testing results that will inform future continuity preparedness activities and DHS capital investments in continuity programs.

Specific duties include: - Develop and maintain annual testing schedules for communications and information technology systems across the Components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). - Direct support to monthly, quarterly, and annual testing activities, to include alert and notification systems, both unclassified and classified. - Direct support to testing access and utilization of essential records at alternate sites.

- Direct support to testing of primary and backup infrastructure systems and services (such as power, water, and fuel) at alternate sites. - Document test results to validate the interoperability of critical equipment and systems that support the organization's essential functions. - Support annual testing of DHS Component telework and/or distributed workforce capabilities.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Homeland Security Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 - $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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