Information Technology Specialist or Data Scientist

SelectUSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectUSA is seeking an IT Specialist responsible for ensuring the security of systems, networks, and data. The role demands expertise in risk analysis and the administration of IT policies, ensuring IT security compliance. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate detailed problem-solving abilities. Multiple levels of IT experience are recognized in this position.

Qualifications

• Applicants must demonstrate competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Experience related to IT systems security and planning is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures confidentiality and integrity of systems and data through security programs.
• Administers IT principles and security products.
• Implements IT security policies and conducts risk analysis.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Help Duties

As An IT Specialist, At Minimum You Will:

• Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Administers information technology (IT) principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources.
• Implements and advises on IT security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of information transmitted from installation using Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN).
• Accomplishes risk analysis, security testing, and certification due to modifications or changes to computer systems.
  
  

BASIC REQUIREMENT

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, 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.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  
  

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Completion of a Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) is required by this position.
• Incumbent may be required to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cellular device and maintain a personal working cell/home telephone at all times.
• Overtime may be required.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period unless excepted by regulation.
  
  

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

Must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies listed below:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, 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.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  
  

AND

Applicants applying for the GS-9 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following:

• Knowledge of the customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization;
• Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls; and
• Adaptation of guidelines or precedents to the needs of the assignment.
  
  

OR

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.

Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following:

• Experience in executing the Department's mission and programs.
• Experience in keeping current with developments in IT management functions and procedures.
• Experience in using evaluations and analysis methodology.
• Experience in preparing clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports that portray the facts, emphasize the significant details and substantiate all recommendations and assertions made.
  
  

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following:

• Experience in using evaluation and analysis methodology.
• Experience in keeping current with developments in IT management functions and procedures.
• Experience in preparing clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports that portray the facts, emphasize the significant details and substantiate all recommendations made.
• Experience in making oral and written presentations, selling ideas, negotiating points of view and resolving conflicts.
  
  

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following:

• Experience in applying and interpreting IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining the IT infrastructure protection environment.
• Experience in staying current with new and updated IT security developments.
• Experience in interpreting and applying project management principles and methods.
• Experience in coordinating the implementation of security programs across multiple platforms.
• Experience in establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.
  
  

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Additional Information

• For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [phone] or [e-mail] .
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
• Relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.
  
  

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