Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14 Direct Hire

Summary

This position is located in the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). The incumbent will support NCSES's mission by planning, developing, managing, implementing, and maintaining information technology security programs, projects, policies, and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems, networks, and data. This announcement will close on 09/22/2026 or once 75 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Duties

• As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14 Direct Hire, you will perform the following duties: Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in supporting the implementation of new or revised policies, including the creation of training materials, guidance documents, and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption across the agency and stakeholder groups. Develop and maintain relationships with professional associations, industry organizations, and partner entities to stay informed of best practices and trends, integrating these insights into policy development initiatives. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats and hazards impacting organizational operations and mission-critical activities. Develop and implement methodologies for risk identification, leveraging advanced modeling tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing technologies to assess vulnerabilities and consequences. Manages the planning, direction, and alignment of information technology (IT) projects, ensuring the effective utilization of resources. Employs project management techniques to control the accomplishment of numerous complex IT projects simultaneously, requiring careful scheduling and control. Serves as the expert authority to manage the NCSES IT Security operations, policy, and planning functions for and is responsible for ensuring the review and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for the NCSES-wide IT Security Program, which includes the many contracts employed by NCSES to accomplish its mission. Builds and maintains strong working relationships and strategic partnerships with staff and IT partners; assertively builds rapport and trust; actively participates in team meetings to coordinate efforts across various stakeholders, fostering a collaborative team environment. Serves as the expert authority to manage the NCSES IT Security operations, policy, and planning functions for and is responsible for ensuring the review and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for the NCSES-wide IT Security Program, which includes the many contracts employed by NCSES to accomplish its mission.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualification Standards are available at the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210. Specialized Experience for positions at the GS-12 and above: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-14 LEVEL you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level in the federal government managing and maintaining Information Technology (IT) security programs to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems, networks, and data for an organization. Examples of relevant experience could include: Leading a variety of complex IT projects simultaneously. Providing advice regarding IT systems, networks, hardware/software. Primarily responsible for the security of a management information system for the security and privacy of sensitive data. Leading information technology projects from initiation through completion, including planning, requirements development, project scheduling, stakeholder coordination, risk management, implementation, testing, deployment, and project closeout to achieve organizational objectives. Basic Requirement Competencies: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Information Management Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Technical Competency Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

You must be a US citizen. The selectee will be required to undergo a background investigation before onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial/1-year probationary period. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Additional Requirements: You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework, or other workplace flexibility arrangements, should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside about two (2) hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.