Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security)

Bureau of Industry and Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The qualification standards follow the OPM GS-2210 framework; applicants must have one year of specialized IT experience at the next lower grade, demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, and Oral Communication.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level.
• IT-related experience demonstrating the required competencies.
• Experience may include volunteer work per OPMS guidance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Job description

This vacancy is for an Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security) in the Technology Advisory Division, Office of lnformation and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), Office of the Under Secretary (OUS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce.

Qualifications:

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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.

To qualify for the position applicant must met the Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience.

Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirement:

In the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupation for the GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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 to individuals or groups effectively,