IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking a developmental Product Owner at entry level in Hanover, MD to work under supervision to manage product backlogs, translate user needs into technical requirements, and coordinate Agile IT development teams. This position follows the OPM qualification standards and emphasizes foundational IT and Agile competencies.

Candidates should demonstrate skills in requirements analysis, project management, customer service, and software

Qualifications

• Specialized experience for GS-2210 includes translating IT requirements into technical designs.
• Experience planning, implementing IT policies and disaster recovery in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SCRUM in IT projects.
• Experience with AWS EC2 and basic network design.

Responsibilities

• Manage product backlogs and prioritize work items.
• Translate user needs into clear technical requirements.
• Coordinate Agile IT development teams to deliver increments.
• Support policy implementation and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Project Management

Customer Service

Software Development

Job description

Join the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) as a developmental Product Owner. In this entry-level position, you will work under direct supervision to manage product backlogs, translate user needs into technical requirements, and coordinate Agile IT development teams.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/12/2026.

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-05) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes: GG-07 - Gathering, planning, implementing and communicating basic information technology policies, ideas, programs and processes effectively to customers, technical personnel, management and senior leadership. Managing the basic principles, methods and techniques of information technology to accomplish baseline assessments, contingency planning and disaster recovery. Applying basic Agile Methodologies and project management principles, processes, procedures, planning and activity development using the SCRUM process. Architecting and designing within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Cloud Compute environment, including basic network design. Utilizing basic information technology principles, methods, and tools to assess the effectiveness and practicality of systems while dealing with ordinary and recurring problems.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-07) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes: GG-09 - Gathering, planning, implementing and communicating intermediate information technology policies, ideas, programs and processes effectively to customers, technical personnel, management and senior leadership. Managing intermediate principles, methods and techniques of information technology to accomplish baseline assessments, contingency planning and disaster recovery. Applying intermediate Agile Methodologies and project management principles, processes, procedures, planning and activity development using the SCRUM process. Architecting and designing within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Cloud Compute environment, including intermediate network design. Utilizing intermediate information technology principles, methods, and tools to assess the effectiveness and practicality of systems while dealing with ordinary and recurring problems.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies

1. Requirements Analysis:Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.
2. Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
3. 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.
4. Software Development:Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

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.