IT Cybersecurity Specialist

The US Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is hiring an IT Cybersecurity Specialist for an onsite role in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position focuses on improving and validating IT systems and maintaining key applications connected to Oracle Policy Automation and the Intelligent Advisor Software Suite.

In this role, you will review functional and technical requirements, support system testing and validation, and contribute to secure development and application upkeep using Oracle-related technologies including PL/SQL and Java.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional and technical requirements for proposed or existing IT systems to identify development or modification actions needed to meet mission objectives.
• Participate in systems requirement reviews, coordinate with customer and functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements, and prepare and execute tests to validate system or subsystem software.
• Prepare system change and programming specifications, including programming instructions, inputs and outputs, and structures that document functional and technical requirements.
• Program using PL/SQL, Java, and Oracle database technologies.
• Lead development activities using application design principles.
• Apply knowledge of system life cycle management concepts used to plan, develop, and implement projects.
• Maintain applications based on Oracle Policy Automation and the Intelligent Advisor Software Suite.

Technologies

• PL/SQL
• Java
• Oracle database technologies
• Oracle Policy Automation
• Intelligent Advisor Software Suite

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, completion of Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completion of Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months
• Successful favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment; failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
• Attention to Detail: experience reviewing your own IT-related work or data and also reviewing others’ work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
• Customer Service: experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing customers’ current IT needs, and developing or identifying IT products and services tailored to those needs
• Oral Communication: briefings mid-level management and IT staff on status of IT systems, projects, or daily operations, including translating technical information for non-technical audiences
• Problem Solving: identify alternatives to address complex IT issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources to produce potential solutions
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 level demonstrating the ability to perform the duties
• Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov)

Benefits

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

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Assessment is based on how well you meet the stated qualifications.
• Competencies include: Accountability; Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Influencing/Negotiating; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Reading Comprehension; Reasoning; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork.
• The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score tied to the minimum required proficiency in these competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
• Applications that overstate qualifications or experience may be removed from consideration, and cheating on an assessment may also result in removal.

Required Documents

• Resume (submit using only one method)
• Complete Assessment Questionnaire
• Other supporting documents
• If requesting a reasonable accommodation for USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit supporting documentation including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
• Transcripts and/or certifications only if substituting education for experience (if applicable)
• Cover letter (may submit)
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP): include the completed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days, plus documents identified on the checklist
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP: include the completed MR/NG Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP: include the completed MR/NG Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist
• Retained Grade PPP: include the completed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist
• Warning: A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/05/2026 (or at time of application for extended closing dates) to avoid ineligible rating and loss of consideration

Location: Indianapolis, IN (onsite). Salary: USD 89,508 to 118,386 per year. Minimum experience: 1 year. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date, and travel is seldom. Telework availability is based on mission requirements and supervisory determination. Positions may be filled as permanent or term, full-time or part-time, and pay may vary by geographic location. DFAS states this position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not covered by a bargaining unit.