Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division"), Office of Information Technology (OIT). OIT fully supports the Division in the areas of Information Technology, Security, Communications, End-User Support, Application Services, and Program Management. OIT provides IT program services to Fraud Division personnel across 94 federal court districts on behalf of approximately 600 federal employees and contractors.

Duties

• This position serves as the Deputy Director for IT Security to lead and enhance the Division's information security strategy. The incumbent will ensure that the IT security system complies with regulatory requirements, respond promptly to any potential computer system threats, and provide a hands-on approach when necessary. Manages IT security risks, keeps up to date with technological advancements, and implements new security measures to improve the IT systems of national and international importance. This position is accountable for safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information systems and assets. The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) will perform duties such as: Advising senior leadership on workforce investment decisions. Establishing guidelines for employees and contractors. Providing informal feedback to employees. Evaluating employee performance.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN), at GS-2210-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND 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: Leading a team responsible for reviewing and approving system certifications; AND Supervising cybersecurity staff during incident response activities. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/09/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/09/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. 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. 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. 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. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. NEED HELP? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Weston Sperbeck at [email protected] for assistance.