It Specialist Infosec CHAMBERSBURG, PA

Job Title:IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department:Department of Defense

Agency:Defense Information Systems Agency

Job Announcement Number:DHA-1109827-14NR

$69,497.00 to $90,344.00 / Per YearThursday, May 01, 2014 to Wednesday, May 07, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Chambersburg, PA

This position is located at Field Security Operations (FSO/FS61).

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you.

DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing "people programs" and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046100105115097046109105108047 for more information.

Occasional TravelOccasional TravelMust be a U.S. Citizen.Background investigation required.This is a drug testing position.Financial Disclosure form OGE Form 450 is required.·         Analyzes program and mission needs developing the most cost effective and competitive procurement strategies in support of the FSO organization.

·         Develops acquisition packages for information technology purchases of hardware and software with associated maintenance support.

·         Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR); performs all contract administration functions / actions in support of current contract task orders and processes new award requirements using DITCO's established processes.

·         Researches and analyzes complex procurement issues.

·         Develops, documents, prescribes, and/or implements policy, standards, and procedures.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience and/or education demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
Specialized Experience:

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, acquisition, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position.  Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position.  Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume.  No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.

Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Background or Security Investigation:

The individual selected will be subject to an investigation in conjunction with granting of a security clearance prior to appointment.  Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / ADPI clearance.  For more information about receiving and maintaining a security clearance, please click here.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

·         You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.

·         Financial Disclosure form OGE Form 450 is required.

·         This notice is issued under the direct-hire authority. Using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved government-wide direct hire authorities, agencies may appoint candidates directly to jobs, without regard to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C. 3309 through 3318, for which OPM determines that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.

·         Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).

·         This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.

·         Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.

·         We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

·         Moving costs will not be paid--however--moving costs must be paid if a DISA employee is selected for the position.

·         Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.

·         This is an Information Security (INFOSEC) position. In accordance with DoD 8570.1-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, selectee must meet Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, selected must meet Information Assurance Certification standards. Selectee must have an approved waiver prior to placement in this position or achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of IA duties. Level 1 certification is required prior to be authorizing unsupervised privileged access.

·         For more information on veterans' preference click     here.    

·         Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click        here).   

·         Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):   For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click       here.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

·         The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. The view this policy, please copy and paste the following web address into your web browser:   http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf. 

·         This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.

·         For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click     here.

·         You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume.  Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.   See required documents below.

1. Your Resume NOTE: Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other required supporting documents:  (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS) 

Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3.  Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position.  Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047115116097102102105110103046111112109046103111118047112100102047117115097115099111118101114046112100102 using the following Vacancy ID 1109827. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

You are highly encouraged to establish a USAJOBS account and submit your application package online so that you can receive status updates. If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046111112109046103111118046047102111114109115047112100102095102105108108047079080077049050048051102120046112100102

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

PLEASE NOTE:

In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section.   The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.   This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question.  Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible.

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

1. ICTAP Eligibles (if applicable) - A copy of the RIF separation notice and SF50 if available.

2. Military Spouse Preference (if applicable) Copy of spousal travel orders providing eligibility.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 07, 2014.

WARNING:  Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST,  or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.  To verify that your application is complete, log into your USJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information.  The Details page will display the status of your 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.

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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

For any further questions please contact:

Nathan Robinson 
Phone: (317)212-5014
Email: NATHAN.ROBINSON@DFAS.MIL

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