Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Coast Guard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-15 to lead digital transformation and secure IT modernization efforts. The role emphasizes cybersecurity risk management, enterprise architecture alignment, and the integration of innovative tools to enhance mission readiness.

You will supervise the Technical Readiness Transformation Office and coordinate with stakeholders across the Department of Homeland Security. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.
• If education is listed on your resume, report attendance and degrees from accredited schools.
• Official college transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.
• Foreign education may be used if comparable to US-accredited education.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation and technology readiness with emphasis on secure integration of advanced technology solutions and cybersecurity risk management.
• Provide supervision for the Technical Readiness Transformation Office.
• Oversee IT operational processes supporting the Coast Guard service and ensure successful delivery.
• Identify transformation opportunities using business process reengineering, value stream mapping, and enterprise architecture efforts.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This vacancy is for a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15 located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Technology Readiness Transformation (CG-TECH-TRT) in Washington, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) and be responsible for for leading digital transformation and technology readiness efforts with emphasis on secure integration of advanced technology solutions, cybersecurity risk management, enterprise architecture alignment, and digital tools that enhance mission effectiveness and operational readiness. Provides administrative, technical, and programmatic supervision for the Technical Readiness Transformation Office.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Acting as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.

Identifying transformation and automation opportunities by leveraging business process reengineering, value stream mapping, and enterprise architecture efforts of the organization.

Providing supervision for work involving the identification and resolution of complex and often unprecedented technical conditions; the development, testing, and implementation of new technologies; and the integration of digital transformation, IT modernization, and cybersecurity capabilities across Coast Guard programs. Providing ongoing optimization and problem-solving support to digital teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.