IT SPECIALIST (Counterintelligence and Technical Security Specialist) (Infosec)

US Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Federal Communications Commission seeks a highly skilled GS-15 IT security specialist in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, OEMD, located in Washington, D.C. Applicants must meet eligibility and complete competency-based reviews.

Relocation expenses are not paid, and time-in-grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures. Qualified candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service.
• Experience overseeing operation and security of IT systems that process classified national security information.
• Experience ensuring IT systems comply with strict cybersecurity, access control, and intelligence requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

This position is in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau), Operations andEmergency Management Division (OEMD) located in Washington, D.C.

RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures.

GS-15

SME REVIEW

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies and the specialized experience outlined below. SME's will be conducting a scored structured resume review to determine if candidate's resumes demonstrate all required specialized experience and the required competencies as outlined below. To be eligible for referral to the selecting official, candidates must receive a score of at least 75.56 as a result of the scored resume review.

COMPETENCIES

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. Decision Making- Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
4. Information Management -Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
5. Interpersonal Skills -Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
6. 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.
7. Problem Solving -Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
8. Teamwork -Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
9. Technical Competence – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:

1. Overseeing the operation and security of information technology systems that contain or process classified national security information (e.g., Top Secret, Secret, or other government-protected data).
2. Ensuring that IT systems remain compliant with relevant strict cybersecurity, intelligence community, and access control requirements to prevent unauthorized disclosure and ensure mission integrity.
3. Managing procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of classified systems.
4. Experience leading, managing or overseeing communications security (COMSEC) programs.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.