Information Technology Spec

U.S. Coast Guard; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC seeks an Information Technology Specialist (GS-2210-13) to develop acquisition policies for IT/software programs and oversee their lifecycles.

The role includes advising senior management, supporting major and non-major IT acquisitions, guiding programs through the lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with DHS and CG policy while contributing to program protection and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain adaptive acquisition policies and processes for Coast Guard IT/Software programs that ensure effective lifecycle management of major and non-major systems, platforms, and services.
• Advise senior management on the status of major and non-major IT product and software programs.
• Assist Coast Guard IT/Software acquisition programs through all phases of the acquisition life cycle.
• Provide clarifications and interpretation of DHS and CG systems acquisition policy to help programs meet requirements and support reviews.
• Support acquisition governance through oversight, insight, and foresight; analyze program cost, schedule, and performance.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, Information Technology Spec located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF ACQ SUPT and SYS ENG POLICY and PROCESSES -CG-924 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist and be responsible for developing acquisition policies for Information Technology and Software major and non-major acquisition programs. You will assist in the oversight of these programs in their development, integration, sustainment, and enhancement of IT and software acquisition programs throughout the programs' lifecycles.

You will advise senior management on the status of major and non-major IT product and software programs. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain adaptive acquisition policies and processes for Coast Guard acquisition programs that ensure effective and efficient acquisition and lifecycle management of major and non-major IT/Software systems, platforms, and services in support of Coast Guard missions. Assist Coast Guard IT/Software acquisition programs through all phases of the acquisition life cycle.

Provide clarifications and interpretation of DHS and CG systems acquisition policy and guidance to assist programs and projects with meeting the requirements and supporting programs for CG and DHS program acquisition reviews. Support acquisition governance through oversight, insight, and foresight perform continued analysis of programs' cost, schedule, and performance.

Monitor program planning and ensure compliance with major and non-major systems acquisition policies and procedures at each milestone for all programs. Research policies, processes and procedures to improve implementation of IT/Software acquisition programs. Support cybersecurity and program protection implementation within major and non-major IT/Software programs.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.