INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS & SECURITY))

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for applying network, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise to drive strategic IT planning, assess viability/costs, develop budgets, and serve as principal liaison/advocate among mission owners, providers, and headquarters

Duties

• As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS & SECURITY)) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a senior technical authority, Customer Support lead and Program Manager for the Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Common Information Technology (IT) Enterprise. Lead the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes to ensure IT portfolios are resourced effectively to meet global mission requirements. Formulate, develop, and implement strategic plans, policies, and guidelines that govern the deployment, integration, and optimization of IT infrastructure across diverse international theaters. Leverage in-depth cybersecurity knowledge to ensure all proposed architectures, systems, cloud solutions, and strategic initiatives strictly align with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity frameworks, proactively protecting enterprise data against sophisticated threats. Lead cross-functional teams tasked with modernizing legacy systems, ensuring high availability, interoperability, and secure communications across complex coalition and joint force environments to maintain operational readiness. Monitor the execution of IT funds, conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses, and resolve complex financial discrepancies. Negotiate complex service standards and agreements, establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and metrics to evaluate OCONUS IT service delivery.

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: Applying a comprehensive understanding of network infrastructure design, transit pathways, and theater-specific connectivity constraints to inform strategic IT planning; analyzing emerging technologies, cloud architectures, and global cybersecurity protocols to determine their technical viability and cost-effectiveness; developing comprehensive budget estimates, detailed justifications, and spend plans; serving as the principal customer advocate and liaison between mission owners, technical service providers, and headquarters. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13058973. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).