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IT Spec (INFOSEC)

Patent and Trademark Office · Department of Commerce

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent IT specialist job in information security (protecting computer systems) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Office of Financial Management Systems in Alexandria, Virginia. The work focuses on automated financial and budget systems, and you must be on site in person for on-site duties, though some situational telework is allowed. The agency is hiring under direct-hire authority for one opening.

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.

Only U.S. citizens and nationals can apply. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Evaluate tools and methods to improve financial and budget system efficiency
  • Lead teams on designing, building, testing, and supporting financial and budget systems
  • Enforce IT security policies for all production systems
  • Own the certification and accreditation process and annual security assessments
  • Define project requirements and plan, report on, and evaluate projects

Do you qualify for GS-14?

With experience: You need one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-13 level. Specialized experience means work that gave you the skills to do this job, such as leading IT system development with Agile or DevSecOps methods, leading IT system operations and security, or building web applications and APIs.

With education: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages maximum, showing month/year dates and hours worked for each job
  • Two to three professional or academic references, one of them your current supervisor
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Most recent non-award SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Proof of accredited degrees or coursework if you use education to qualify

How you will be rated: Your resume, questionnaire answers, and USA Hire assessments are rated. You must meet or exceed a cut score on 14 competencies, such as teamwork, attention to detail, and reasoning, or you will not be considered. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment may get you removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and list month/year dates and hours worked for each job.
  • Make sure your resume supports every experience claim in your cover letter and questionnaire answers.
  • Set aside at least 2 hours for the USA Hire assessments and complete them on time.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation and fingerprint check
  • Selective Service registration, if applicable
  • One-year probationary period if selected
  • Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date
  • Must be suitable for federal employment
  • Resume and questionnaire answers must show the job-related competencies
  • Public Trust position with moderate risk level

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
$143,913 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
TMCO-OCFO-26-13069262-DH

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