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IT Cybersecurity Specialist

US Defense Finance and Accounting Service Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

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$90k - $117k/yr Full time Analytics Application Security Business Analytics

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Job Description

Lead cybersecurity-focused support for DFAS Cognos reporting environments, with hands-on responsibility for report delivery and security protections.

Develop and deploy Cognos reports, interactive dashboards, and active reports
Build and maintain metadata models using Framework Manager and Data Modules
Troubleshoot failing processes using advanced Cognos report development and deployment knowledge
Collaborate with developers to deploy Cognos objects in alignment with DFAS and IBM best practices
Serve as a subject matter expert for Cognos installation, upgrade, and troubleshooting
Execute security procedures to help prevent unauthorized intrusion into the Cognos environment

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation
Suitable for Federal Employment
Selective Service registration if applicable
DoD 8140 policy series: complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and complete Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months
National security: position may require access to classified information; requires favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment
Maintain eligibility: failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
Attention to Detail: experience reviewing your own IT-related work/data and having others review theirs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
Customer Service: experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing customer IT needs, and developing or identifying IT products/services tailored to customer needs
Oral Communication: brief mid-level management and IT staff on IT system status, projects, or daily operations, including translating technical information for non-technical audiences
Problem Solving: identify alternatives for complex IT issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources to generate potential solutions
Specialized experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 level in federal service
Specialized Experience definition: experience serving as an IBM Cognos Developer, including administering Cognos environments; developing reports, dashboards, data models, and related business intelligence solutions
Education: not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level

Technologies

Cognos
Framework Manager
Data Modules
SQL
Relational databases
Windows Server
IIS
IBM Cognos

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Educational benefits
Moving expenses will be paid

Eligibility and Placement

Job open to the public
All US citizens (clarification from the agency)
May be filled as permanent or term, full-time or part-time
Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination
Travel requirement: Seldom
Not covered by a bargaining unit
Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
Veteran’s Preference: does not apply under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for certain personnel of the Department of Defense
A one year probationary period may be required
Selections subject to restrictions from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment
Pay will vary by geographic location
DFAS may close the announcement early or extend as needed
Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points depending on application timing
Selections may be made any time during the announcement open period

How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above
Evaluated based on application materials (resume, supporting documents), application questionnaire responses, and required assessments
USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score for minimum required proficiency in critical general competencies
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered
Not considered if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment
Overstating qualifications may result in removal from consideration
Cheating on an assessment may also result in removal from consideration
Assessment Questionnaire preview: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085686
Criminal history inquiries: if selected, criminal history will not be asked before a conditional job offer

Required Documents

Resume
Complete assessment questionnaire
Other supporting documents
If requesting reasonable accommodation for USA Hire competency-based assessments: submit documentation, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Transcripts and/or certifications: submit documentation if substituting education for experience
Cover letter: optional; forwarded to the selecting official with your resume
Military Spouse Preference (MSP): include completed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days (if eligible)
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: include completed MR/NG Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist
MR/NG Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: include completed MR/NG Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist
Retained Grade PPP Eligible: include completed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist

Conditions and Application Deadline

Complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement
Warning: failure to submit a complete application package (including required documents) by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/27/2026 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration
Education credit requirement: must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Location: Indianapolis, IN (onsite)

Salary: USD 90,341 - 117,446 per year

Minimum experience: 1 year

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