IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Job Description

Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens Applicants on the Cleveland list may be placed at Bratenahl. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.

Qualifications

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. 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. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-09 & GS-11: Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague Customer Service- experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs Oral Communication- experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-12 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- 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: FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-07 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is described as: Assisting in the design specifications, coding, test plans, of software and automated systems; applying IT principles and practices to in the software development process. FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-09 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is described as: Developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; conducting systems requirement reviews; applying IT principles and practices to in the software development process. FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-12: 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 described as: Providing expertise and technical guidance on developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; conducting systems requirement reviews and take necessary corrective action; applying complex IT principles and practices to in the software development process. This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-09, GS-11, GS-12 entry grade levels. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-11, GS-12 grade levels without further competition. 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.

Required Documents

Must provide a complete Application Package: Resume: you are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting a resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received. You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account; uploading in your Application Manager account; OR faxing. Complete Assessment Questionnaire Other Supporting Documents 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 or at the time of application if applying to an announcement with an extended closing date. Transcripts and/or Certifications: Must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience. Many must also submit documentation for proof of meeting the basic education requirement. For information on acceptable documents, click here Transcripts and Certifications. Must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 10-Point Veterans' Preference: MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. Click here for a copy of the SF-15. 5-Point Veterans' Preference: MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation from your branch of service certifying you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include when terminal leave will begin, rank and dates of active duty service. ICTAP Eligibles: Copy of the RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. Cover Letter: May submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with resume. Cover letter will not be used to verify qualifications or determine eligibility for preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. Must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. To download the checklist, select "Save" or "Save As" instead of "Open." Save document to your device then open it as a PDF. Once form is opened, select "Enable All Features" and form will populate so that it can be completed. https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd3000_3499/DD3145-4/ Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist. WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/24/2025, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that application is complete, log into USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Department Information

Agency

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department

Department of Defense

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, Indiana, United States

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