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Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Defense Security Cooperation Agency · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This IT Specialist job at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency is in Arlington, VA, with 1 vacancy. The work is mainly analyzing the agency's IT investments to check that they fit its mission, follow policy, and deliver a good return. The job is filled under a direct hire authority, and travel is occasional.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

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.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The announcement says all U.S. citizens may apply.

What you would do

  • Leads the enterprise IT Request Intake Program, setting policies and standard procedures.
  • Drives process improvements by analyzing metrics and removing workflow bottlenecks.
  • Analyzes IT portfolio performance, trends, and risks across projects.
  • Builds executive dashboards and reports for planning and investment decisions.
  • Supports IT governance boards by preparing decision packages and tracking action items.
  • Checks incoming IT requests for policy, cybersecurity, and DoD compliance.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience (work directly related to this job) at the GS-12 level in federal service. Examples include serving as an operational Product Owner, supporting IT governance boards, or summarizing program metrics for senior leaders. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts. This qualifies you at GS-13.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages showing work schedule, hours per week, dates, and duties
  • Most recent SF-50 if you are or were a federal employee
  • DD-214 and other veteran documents if you claim veterans' preference
  • Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist if you claim military spouse preference
  • Signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and SF-50 or RIF notice if you claim DoD Retained Grade Preference
  • Documents proving ICTAP eligibility if you claim it
  • Answers to the online questionnaire

How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are first checked for the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are rated on their experience and on competencies such as attention to detail, teamwork, and reading comprehension, then placed in Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Missing required documents can make your application incomplete, and a resume over two pages is removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed.
  • List the hours per week and dates for each job, since the resume must include them.
  • If you claim any preference, select it in the application and attach its documents, or it may not count.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with overtime occasionally and a flexible tour of duty.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must be suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • Secret security clearance
  • Initial drug screening, then random testing; negative result due within 30 days of start date
  • May be required to complete a probationary period
  • Full-time permanent position with occasional overtime

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
Arlington, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
DSCA-27-13102491-DH

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