Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leading and managing IT policy development, strategic planning, and enterprise architecture initiatives to support organizational missions and long-term goals.
• Evaluating and determining the impact of new and emerging technologies, legislative mandates, and higher-headquarters (e.g., DoD, DISA) directives on current and future IT infrastructure.
• Providing authoritative advice, technical guidance, and recommendations to senior leadership on complex IT matters, including budget planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Directing the planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale, cross-functional IT projects and system implementations while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards (e.g., Risk Management Framework).
• Performing supervisory or team-lead duties, including assigning work, evaluating performance, managing hybrid workforce elements (civilian/contractor), and fostering team development in an enterprise IT environment.

• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test screening and periodic testing thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Planning and directing the work of an IT team.
• Providing technical advice on IT policies, security, and infrastructure.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of IT projects to support organizational goals.

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.

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

You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies 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., Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit:

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: ., BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or

Software Engineering OR Any approved cyber-related training course listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository IAW DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications Options OR Any approved cyber-related certification listed within the DoD 8140 Foundational Qualification Matrix Certification Index.

This is a Defense Cyber Workforce Position. Must be able to meet DoD Directive 8140.03 requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Primary DCWF Role: 801 Program Manager Secondary DCWF Role: 751 DCWF Coordinator Proficiency Level: Advanced

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee’s inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).