IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Alexandria

Limited telework

Job summary

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, VA seeks an experienced IT professional to lead the design, development, and support of automated financial systems. The role emphasizes evaluating tools, enforcing security, and delivering agile, service-oriented solutions.

You will manage projects from planning through deployment, work with DBs such as DB2, SQL, MongoDB, and use AWS/PaaS and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience operating and maintaining financial/planning systems.
• Experience enforcing IT security policies and standards.
• Experience building service-oriented web apps and APIs in Agile environments.
• Experience with databases and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, installation and support of automated financial systems.
• Evaluate tools and methodologies for feasibility and improved efficiency.
• Define project requirements through planning, implementation, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to IT security policies and certifications.

Skills

Angular

Spring Boot

Java

TypeScript

Node.js

REST/SOAP

AWS

CI/CD

DB2

SQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Tools

Angular

Spring Boot

Java

TypeScript

Node.js

REST/SOAP

AWS

PaaS

CI/CD

DB2

SQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

We need your expertise! This position is located in the in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Financial Management Systems (OFMS). Join the OCFO/OFMS staff to become a recognized technical information technology (IT) expert in evaluating available tools, methodologies, and processes for feasibility in improving the OFMS effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the requirements, functions, and services of its automated financial systems.

Telework

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

Duties

This role is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You enjoy evaluating available tools, methodologies, and processes for feasibility in improving effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the requirements, functions, and services of automated financial and planning / budgeting systems.
• You are committed to leading teams on projects related to the design, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new and existing automated financial and planning / budgeting systems
• You are skilled in ensuring enforcement of IT security policies, principles, and practices for all production systems; Participates in activities related to the Certification and Accreditation process as well as the Annual Security Assessment.
• You enjoy defining project/task requirements through appropriate planning, implementations, reporting on, and evaluating projects and tasks.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Quals Standard.

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience leading in the operation and maintenance of financial and planning / budgeting systems including enforcing IT security policies, principles, and standards.
• Experience identifying and documenting solutions to information security problems/issues and recommending changes to prevent recurrences.
• Experience building service-oriented web applications and APIs in Agile environments - Angular, Spring Boot; Java, TypeScript, Node.js; REST/SOAP; AWS/PaaS.
• Experience in object-oriented development with DBs (DB2, SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) and CI/CD pipelines for modern delivery.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience you must meet the basic requirement below to qualify for this series.

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Information Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Technical Competency

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Conditions of Employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.