LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (DIRECT HIRE)

Lead information security work as a Team Leader for a regular, recurring portion of duty time under OPM Direct Hire Authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Team Leader on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of duty time.
• Perform the same kind and level of work as the team members while leading team tasks.
• Communicate to the team the assignment, project, and problem to be solved, including actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines/time frames.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
• Coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Identify, distribute, and balance workload and tasks based on established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization.
• Adjust work allocation to meet priorities and ensure timely completion of team tasks.
• Ensure each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
• Arrange work among employees so assignments/projects are carried out with adequate work and timely completion.
• Monitor work status, make adjustments aligned to priorities, and report unusual problems plus expected completion times to the program manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrate Specialized Experience and IT Competencies for the federal 2210 series to meet Minimum Qualifications for a GS-13 Lead Cybersecurity Specialist role.
• Specialized Experience must be gained in a federal position at or above GS-12, or (if not in federal service or on another pay scale) at a responsibility/difficulty level equivalent to GS-12.
• Specialized Experience must primarily include:
  • Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through planning, analysis, and development of information systems security programs.
  • Leading a project or team.
• Reviewers cannot assume duties not described in the resume.
• Attention to Detail: thorough and conscientious about detail.
• Customer Service: assess needs, provide information/assistance, resolve problems, and support quality products/services.
• Decision Making: sound, objective decisions; considers impact and implications; commits to action to accomplish organizational goals.
• Information Management: identify information needs; know where/how to gather information; organize and maintain information systems.
• Interpersonal Skills: develops effective relationships; includes handling difficult or distressed individuals appropriately.
• Oral Communication: conveys information effectively to individuals/groups; makes clear oral presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving: identify problems; determine accuracy/relevance; generate and evaluate alternatives to recommend solutions.
• Teamwork: encourages cooperation, trust, and team spirit to achieve goals.
• Technical Competence: applies knowledge from training/on-the-job experience; understands and evaluates job-related technical information; advises on technical issues.
• Minimum Qualifications (Specialized Experience and IT Competencies) must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service Registration required if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Fingerprinting and a background and/or security investigation may be required; job offers are contingent on results.
• A resume associated with your USAJobs Account must be uploaded with the application.
• No educational requirement.

Eligibility and Application Pool

• This announcement serves as public notice; applications are placed into a pool and remain on file for selection as positions become available.
• Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date.
• Applicants may not receive referral notifications until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.

Who Can Apply

• The public.
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
• Federal employees whose job/agency/department was eliminated and who are eligible for priority.

Clarifications from the Agency

• Vacancy open to All US Citizens.
• One or more vacancies may be filled at either listed Official Duty Stations (ODS).
• Relocation costs will not be paid.
• Telework (when authorized) requires residing within a 2-hour commute to the assigned ODS by the time of appointment.

Additional Conditions of Employment

• Under Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the “Rule of Many” do not apply.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing.
• Position is full-time with a flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized.
• Telework may be approved after telework conditions are met.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary set under locality pay provisions.
• Performance will be assessed during a 1-year probationary period that may apply to new appointees (for example, new to this series).
• Classified as a non-critical sensitive / high-risk position; may require SF-86 (Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions) for investigation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluated on how well you meet the stated qualifications.
• Experience will be assessed based on what you describe in your resume.
• Resume must clearly describe duties demonstrating required Specialized Experience; otherwise you will not be considered.
• Experience claims are subject to verification by the selecting official.
• Applicants demonstrating Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures.
• Veterans Preference is not considered under Direct Hire.

Required Documents

• Resume (all applicants).
• SF-50 (recommended for all current and former federal employees).
• ICTAP documents if claimed.
• Documents previously uploaded to USAJobs may be outdated and can cause you to lose consideration.
• Resume must show: your name and contact information; employer name and position held; full start/stop dates (MM/DD/YYYY); full-time or part-time hours worked per week; grade/pay scale and a duty description tied to the required experience.
• Information copied or restated from announcement/rating criteria will not be considered.
• ICTAP eligibility requires: copy of separation SF-50 and RIF notice, and if needed the most recent performance appraisal showing at least “fully successful.”

How to Apply

• Use USAJobs to create an account or log in, confirm biographic information, complete the questionnaire, and upload required documents.
• Submit answers and use “View/Print My Answers” to confirm completion.
• Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) October 2, 2026.
• Must include: online questionnaire responses, uploaded resume, and uploaded SF-50 and/or ICTAP documents if applicable.
• Email, fax, and standard mail document submissions are not accepted.

Location, Pay, and Type

• Location: Woodlawn, MD (onsite)
• Salary: USD 111,147 - 158,322 per year
• Schedule: Full-time, flex-time schedule (AWS may be authorized)

Agency Contact

• Careers: [email protected]
• Address: Security and Resiliency, 6401 Security Blvd., Woodlawn, MD 21235, US