IT Specialist (Security)

Centers-For-Medicare-and-Medicaid-Services; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Woodlawn, MD, is seeking an IT Specialist (Security) at the GS-2210-13 level to analyze and implement awareness of enterprise-wide information technology security and SDLC policies.

The role requires demonstrating four core competencies and at least one year of qualifying specialized experience. Resume should document technical guidance provided on IT security programs and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1 year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized IT security experience at GS-12 level.
• Experience developing or implementing IT security programs and/or systems.
• Volunteer work credited toward qualifications if relevant.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement awareness of enterprise-wide IT security policies and standards.
• Provide technical guidance in the development and/or implementation of IT security programs.
• Support communication with clients and stakeholders on security matters.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ), Information Security Staff (ISS) Information Systems Group (ISG).

As a IT Specialist (Security), GS-2210-13, you will analyze and implement awareness of enterprise-wide HHS information technology security or system development life cycle policies and standards.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further.

You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

• 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientiously attends to detail.
• 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individual who uses or receives the services or products that your work or 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; and 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 order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Providing technical guidance in the development and/or implementation of Information Technology (IT) security programs and/or systems.

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.