IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSANALYSIS) - GS 12

Full TimeAZ-SIERRA VISTAEPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

IT/Computer Science

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
 
This is a Direct Hire (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
 
Works as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSANALYSIS), plans, conducts and reports rigorous operational tests, assessments and experiments in order to provide essential information for the acquisition and fielding of Warfighting systems.
 
The Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) mission statement:  The U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) executes developmental testing in direct support of Army Futures Command, Program Executive Offices, DOD partners and industry partners to ensure our War fighters are enabled to dominate the future battlefield. 
The U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) executes developmental testing in direct support of Army Futures Command, Program Executive Offices, DOD partners and industry partners to ensure our War fighters are enabled to dominate the future battlefield.
 
The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.
 
Learn more about the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at our careers site: ATEC Careers
 
Find out more about our great benefits click here:  ATEC Civilian Careers (Benefits):  https://www.atecciviliancareers.com
 
More information about EPG can be found at:  EPG Homepage 

Job Responsibilities

  • This position will require software some development skills (scripting and coding) and certificatoins.
  • Develops overall functional and system specifications, technical requirements, and various documents related to projects.
    Prepares and plans schedules of accepting, testing, and implementing projects.
  • Serves as a technical expert and project leader for IT systems both current and future that are in use or planned for use by Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG).
  • Develops test plans to collect data on systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
  • Exercises initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment in devising new methods of accomplishing objectives in adapting and engineering new hardware and software or current techniques to new systems, and planning and integrating new hardware and software and techniques into existing systems to include determining and selecting any resources necessary to complete the project. 

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series: 2210 Information Technology

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
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 four competencies, as defined:
(1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.
(2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.
(3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.
(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience qualification requirement listed below: 

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
 
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conduct testing to improve system reliability against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data; AND 2) Develop network or systems design to ensure implementation of security policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
 
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--No substitution of education for experience is permitted. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Information Technology principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and automated data processing (ADP).
  • Written/Oral Communication
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Systems security evaluations & audits
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
 
You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.  

Conditions of Employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective ServiceRegistration.
  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department ofDefense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded teleworkposture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework,even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Onceemployees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expectedto report to the duty station listed on this announcement within adesignated time frame identified by the organization. At that time,you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or moredays a pay period depending upon the terms of the organization'stelework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status ofselectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safetyprotocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SSBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).  Special Note: Some positions require a Secret.
  • Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) may be required up to 25% 
  • Some positions may require Drug Testing
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentive maybe offered.
  • This position requires Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification or the incumbent must be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of appointment in accordance with DoD 8140.01-M.
  • This is a Defense Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) position as outlined in DoDD 8140.01 - Cyberspace Workforce Management.
  • Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 is required at entry of employment and annually thereafter. 
  • Position is designated key: for Continuity of Government Operations (COOP); employee occupying this position may not vacate during war or national emergency.
  • PCS Statement Required. 
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowanceswill be authorized, subject to the provisions of theJoint Travel Regulations. For more information onPCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm 
  • When you perform a Civilian PCSwith the government, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements tobe taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 

Travel Requirements

Greater than 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.huachuca.atec.list.epg-hr@army.mil