IT SPEC (INFOSEC)

Join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the OCFO/OFMS organization as an IT SPEC (INFOSEC) professional. This role supports mission-critical work protecting production environments while contributing to automated financial and planning or budgeting systems. The position is based on-site at the Alexandria, Virginia campus, with eligibility for situational telework in accordance with agency policy and business unit discretion (the agency currently allows 52 hours of telework per leave year). The direct-hire process is being used under the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) critical hiring need authority.

Salary range: $143,913 - $187,093 per year. Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite). Minimum experience: 1 year.

What you will do

• Evaluate tools, methodologies, and processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the requirements, functions, and services of automated financial and planning and budgeting systems.
• Lead teams on projects spanning design, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support for new and existing automated financial and planning and budgeting systems.
• Ensure enforcement of IT security policies, principles, and practices across all production systems.
• Maintain ownership and coordinated execution of the Certification and Accreditation (A&A) process and Annual Security Assessment activities, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion of required deliverables.
• Define project and task requirements through appropriate planning, implementation, reporting, and evaluation of project and task outcomes.

Technology and security context

• Work in environments that include Agile, DevSecOPs, and the NIST Risk Management Framework for continuous monitoring and A&A.
• Build and integrate modern web applications and APIs using Angular, Spring Boot, Java, TypeScript, Node.js, and REST/SOAP.
• Use AWS, PaaS, DB2, SQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, with CI/CD pipelines for delivery.

Minimum qualifications and eligibility

• Applications accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Resume and application responses must demonstrate job-related competencies.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience for this grade level, including one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13).
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement, and be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must meet OPM qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements). Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

• This is a Bargaining Unit position represented by 2318.
• Public Trust position with risk designation MODERATE.
• USPTO participates in E-Verify.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.
• Federal employees are required to receive salary payments via direct deposit.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies occur within 90 days from certificate issuance.
• All application materials become property of USPTO.

How you will be evaluated

Your qualifications will be assessed based on your application materials (resume and supporting documents), application questionnaire responses, and required assessments. USA Hire includes a cut score based on minimum proficiency in critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score and complete required assessments to be considered.

Required documents and application

• Submit a two-page resume (not to exceed 2 pages).
• Provide 2-3 professional/academic references (name, phone, email); one must be your current supervisor.
• If applicable, submit Veterans’ Preference documentation (DD-214 and related documentation).
• If applicable for current/former Federal employees, submit SF-50 (NON-AWARD), preferably last promotion or within-grade increase, to verify time-in-grade.

Apply by completing required questionnaires and submitting all documentation through the USAJOBS “Apply Online” process before 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date. If USA Hire assessments are required, you will receive an assessment link after submitting; set aside at least 2 hours and use the link to continue if needed. In most cases, assessment responses may be reused for one year from completion date.