Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

This vacancy is for a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15 located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Technology Readiness Transformation (CG-TECH-TRT) in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

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You will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) and be responsible for for leading digital transformation and technology readiness efforts with emphasis on secure integration of advanced technology solutions, cybersecurity risk management, enterprise architecture alignment, and digital tools that enhance mission effectiveness and operational readiness. Provides administrative, technical, and programmatic supervision for the Technical Readiness Transformation Office.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Acting as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.
• Identifying transformation and automation opportunities by leveraging business process reengineering, value stream mapping, and enterprise architecture efforts of the organization.
• Providing supervision for work involving the identification and resolution of complex and often unprecedented technical conditions; the development, testing, and implementation of new technologies; and the integration of digital transformation, IT modernization, and cybersecurity capabilities across Coast Guard programs.
• Providing ongoing optimization and problem-solving support to digital teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.

Qualifications

ASSESSMENT COMPETENCIES:

Applicants may qualify at the GS-15 grade level by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies for this grade level in addition to the specialized experience requirements.

Required Competencies and Minimum Proficiency Level:

• Attention to Detail - 4
• Customer Service - 4
• Decision Making - 3
• Information Management - 4
• Interpersonal Skills - 4
• Oral Communication - 3
• Problem Solving - 4
• Team Work - 4
• Technical Competence - 4

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. The demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies which demonstrate the likelihood to perform successfully the duties of the position and is related to the work of the position to be filled. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled but may now be obtained through other means. Such demonstratable knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies may be typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT or other means.

Examples of specialized may include the following:

• Digital Transformation - Proven experience driving a "digital-first" mindset to legacy processes and capabilities with workforce enablement as a critical driver. Demonstrated ability to systematically identify internal digital inertia and accelerate mission outcomes through automation directly through operator interactions.
• Strategy and Policy Development - Proven experience architecting and executing comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps including development of implementation plans focused on specific initiatives that improve workforce efficiency, effectiveness, and digital literacy.
• Written Strategy and Implementation - Proven experience reporting initiatives and results directly to Senior Flag Officers and Executives on initiatives. Must be capable of navigating role overlaps and establishing alignment across policy, operations, and programmatic priorities.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Car