Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, Administration, Shared Services and Internal Controls Directorate in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for planning and supporting major specialized and exceptionally technical programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and national significance., The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides technical advice and recommendations to leadership and other senior decision authorities on complex cybersecurity matters.

• Establishes cybersecurity performance objectives and measures and monitor program outcomes against established goals.

• Leads long-range cybersecurity strategic planning activities aligned with mission requirements and enterprise IT priorities.

• Analyzes current and emerging cybersecurity requirements, technical doctrines, mandates, and regulatory frameworks.

• Coordinates cybersecurity planning activities with internal organizations, agencies, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.

• Determines program priorities, allocates resources, resolves budget, procurement, and staffing challenges., Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest., * Start and end dates (including month and year),

• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time,
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibility documentation - If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit:

• A copy of the agency notice (i.e., letter of intent to separate, separation notice, or agency RIF letter)

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• Selective Service registration is required, see the “Additional Information” section for full details.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for specific details.
• This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret / SCI security level.
• This position requires the incumbent must possess and be able to maintain industry-recognized certifications in information security / cybersecurity (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
• This position is designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description), Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:

• Manages enterprise cybersecurity programs. AND

• Develops cybersecurity strategies to support information technology operations. AND

• Oversees cybersecurity budget and procurement management activities and funding associated with cybersecurity programs and services., Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-15 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted., Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., * Customer Service
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility
• Information Technology Program Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resilience
• Technology Awareness
• Vulnerabilities Assessment

When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant’s resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits., * Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Essay Questions: The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. *

• How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

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• In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

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• How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.