IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

DFAS; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) in the United States is seeking a candidate who demonstrates strong basic competencies and the ability to handle government IT security responsibilities. The role emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, clear oral communication, and sound problem solving across varied stakeholders.

Applicants should show experience equivalent to the GS-11 level and readiness to work within DoD information security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic Competency: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service is required.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Basic Requirement

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as providing expertise and technical guidance on evaluating and implementing IT security tools; interpreting, managing, or facilitating changes to Information Assurance (IA) policies and procedures; monitoring and evaluating systems' compliance with IT security requirements.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.