IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency (DOD); Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DOD) in Letterkenny Army Depot, PA, seeks an IT Manager (GG-12) in the Cyber Excepted Service. This permanent, full-time role focuses on IT governance, security policy, and information systems management for DoD missions. Occasional travel may be required; telework is determined by policy, relocation assistance may be offered.

The position requires US citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance; salary ranges from $102,415 to $139,970 per year plus TLMS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and problem solving are essential for IT governance and information management.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are needed to coordinate with staff and management.
• Ability to analyze requirements and apply security policies to information systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strategic IT plans and governs IT activities.
• Ensures rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies.
• Receives and analyzes new IT support requirements and develops applicable guidelines.
• Develops technical documents and procurement specs for IT systems.
• Maintains agency policies and provides guidance to team members.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-OPNS DIV (J3).
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Letterkenny Army Depot, PA
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Work site options

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary: $102,415 – $139,970 per year

Pay scale & grade: GG 12

Promotion potential: 12

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Background check type: National security

Financial disclosure required: No

Announcement number: CES-DISA-13105971-26CS

Control number: 891343400

This job is open to the public. U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Open to U.S. Citizens.

Duties

• Develops and maintains strategic plans, assesses policy needs, and develops policies to govern IT activities, providing guidance to management, staff, and customers.
• Ensures the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
• Receives and analyzes new support requirements, develops information system techniques, establishes criteria, and makes recommendations when guidelines do not exist.
• Develops supplemental technical and procedural documents for effective guidance and control of information systems and develops procurement specifications for IT systems.
• Maintains agency policy, directives, and procedures for conventional information management systems and provides technical advice and instruction to team members.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• Drug Testing Position.
• Top Secret/ SCI security clearance required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

++Basic Requirements:++

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving

To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as:

Providing technical guidance for information technology (IT) projects; OR managing the planning and implementation of new IT systems or services; OR providing technical support for IT systems and applications; OR ensuring the application of information security policies and practices.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• Salary range includes a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) in accordance with Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3006.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3 year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans’ Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veteran’s preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans’ preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

You can preview the Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105971

Competencies for this position

• IT Enterprise Architecture (PLCYPLN)
• Information Systems/Network Security
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence
• Customer Service

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [e-mail]

Agency contact information

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Address: DISA – OC 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US

Next steps

Once the complete application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The content of your application package will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request

Required documents

1. Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ Learn more about the new resume requirements
2. Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.
3. Transcripts (if applicable): If you are substituting education for specialized experience you must submit all of your transcripts. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
4. SF-50– Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.
5. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4), or, if you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) upon separation from the military. Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA letter dated 1991 or later. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.”
6. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
7. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
8. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 11/13/2026.

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/13/2026, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.