IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Apply IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) Department of Defense Defense Finance and Accounting Service IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, MOCAS SYSTEM, ANALYIS BRANCH, ZTCED Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants.

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Overview Help Open & closing dates 11/18/2025 to 12/02/2025 Salary $89,447 to - $120,301 per year View salaries at: Pay scale & grade GS 12 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Indianapolis, IN Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) * 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process * National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number DFAS-ML-ST- Control number 850228000 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S.

Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, DoD VRA employees, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, and eligible PPP applicants, Military Spouses, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP). Duties Help * Develops application security plans, policy guidance, operations regulations, and procedures to ensure IA regulatory requirements are followed in support of assigned applications and systems.

* Provides assistance and guidance on matters pertaining to the Risk Management Framework.

* Prepares certification and accreditation packages via the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) automated cybersecurity certification and accreditation system.

* Specialist participates with other security analysts, financial personnel, and processing personnel in gathering facts regarding system and production requirements related to the accreditation process.

* Recommends changes to systems functions and/or develops challenges to requirement, priorities, or controversial problems and recommends cost-effective approaches to meet requirements.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S Citizen or National * This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

* Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) * Suitable for Federal employment * Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.

* Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.

* New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

* Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

Qualifications Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume.

Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- A self starter with the ability to manage multiple projects, identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as identifying, implementing, testing, and remediating issues in accordance with technical security requirements for assigned technologies, environments and systems; interpreting, managing, or facilitating changes to cybersecurity policies and procedures; conducting assessment procedures of security controls; assisting with the development of security controls for common IT processes (e.g., access management) based on best practices, policies, and laws.

Experience applying industry standards (such as NIST, GLBA, ISO) to IT solutions.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.

We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion.

For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information * Moving expenses WILL be paid.

* The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable.

For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.

* For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.

* Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.

* As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a one year during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service.

At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.

* This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

* Travel requirement is occasional.

* This position is covered by a bargaining unit.

* PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.

* Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.

(See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here.

* The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.

Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.

If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.

For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

* As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service.

At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.

* Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer.

Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.

Expand Hide additional information 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.

Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

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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.

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How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Accountability * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Influencing/Negotiating * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork 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.

Benefits Help 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.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required.

Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at OPM.gov or at USAJ Resource Center.

2.

Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.

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Other Supporting Documents.

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If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status.

They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

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Transcripts and/or Certifications: You must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience.

For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications.

You must also document your education and/or certifications in your