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Information Technology Spec

U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Information Technology Specialist job in Washington, DC, with the U.S. Coast Guard's CG-924 office, which handles acquisition and systems engineering policy and processes. The job develops and oversees acquisition policies for major and non-major IT and software programs. It is a direct hire with 1 vacancy, and the announcement may close early once 100 applications are received.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement will close when 100 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to all U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference does not apply to this direct hire vacancy.

What you would do

  • Develop and maintain acquisition policies for Coast Guard IT and software programs.
  • Help programs meet DHS and Coast Guard acquisition policy and guidance.
  • Oversee program cost, schedule, and performance, and check policy compliance.
  • Research policies and procedures to improve IT and software acquisition.
  • Support cybersecurity and program protection in IT and software programs.
  • Advise senior management on the status of IT and software programs.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need at least 1 full year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or higher, in federal or private sector work, to qualify for this GS-13 job. Specialized experience means work that built the skills for this job, such as analyzing IT contract needs, applying IT acquisition rules, and researching IT system lifecycles.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade level. The position has no positive education requirement, so education does not qualify you on its own.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages showing dates (mm/yy) and hours per week
  • Responses to the USA Hire assessments and the questionnaire
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you qualify through education
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Proof of political appointee status, such as an SF-50, if applicable
  • CTAP or ICTAP documents, if you are claiming eligibility
  • Other supporting documents required for verification

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are referred to the selecting official, without rating, ranking, or veterans' preference. You must meet the USA Hire assessment cut score, and overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, with start and end dates (mm/yy) and hours per week for each job.
  • If you qualify through education, attach unofficial transcripts showing course numbers, titles, credit hours, and grades by the closing date.
  • Complete the USA Hire assessment within the 3-day window given in the email, and do not put your SSN, date of birth, or a photo on your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Background investigation with a Basic Background clearance
  • Federal salary must be paid by direct deposit
  • E-Verify check of work eligibility
  • Must disclose recent political appointee status, if any, within the last 5 years
  • Must meet the USA Hire assessment cut score

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$121,785 – $158,322 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
27-13085520-HQ-YA-DE

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