Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

A senior supervisory Information Technology professional specializing in information security within the DoD Cyber Excepted Service is based onsite at Fort Meade, MD. The role oversees personnel management, workload and training oversight, and guidance for close access cyber operations and mission planning. The position offers a salary range of USD 150,424 to 197,200 per year.

Responsibilities

• Directs and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Manages workloads.
• Oversees training.
• Handles administrative actions such as leave and performance ratings.
• Ensures safety and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance.
• Prioritizes tasks for augmented contractors.
• Formally evaluates contractor performance.
• Investigates emerging technologies for close access cyberspace operations.
• Cultivates joint and interagency partnerships for rapid capability deployment.
• Advises J3 leadership and Cyber Mission Force components on close access operations, actively pairing cyber capabilities with specific operational requirements.
• Guides subordinate unit mission planning.
• Deconflicts real-time cyber targeting efforts with DoD and external partners to ensure coordinated effects.
• Analyzes operational reports to assess mission effectiveness.
• Captures lessons learned.
• Represents the Command in enterprise-level policy working groups.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1. Must pass a Counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraph examination.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.
• Specialized experience: One-year specialized experience coordinating multi-agency and international cyber programs to align, integrate, and/or deconflict diverse operational capabilities across joint organizations; leading multidisciplinary technology evaluation projects; and communicating complex technical and operational information through executive briefings and reports to senior leaders to enable strategic decision-making.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include leading others by setting quality standards and reviewing work to ensure it meets acceptable standards.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations; understands available products and services and is committed to quality outcomes.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, adapts to audience and context, and provides clear, convincing presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems, evaluates information, and uses sound judgment to generate and assess alternatives and make recommendations; provides precedent-setting solutions to unique problems and helps the team navigate policy and organizational goals.

This job is open to

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. After the announcement closes, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will determine whether you meet the listed qualification requirements. Please follow all application instructions carefully, as errors or omissions may affect eligibility. If, after review, it is found that qualifications or experience have been inflated, you may lose consideration for this position.

Required Documents

• Warning: Do not include classified information in your application packet. Classified materials will not receive consideration.
• The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply. Review the Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements to confirm eligibility documentation.
• Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents proving eligibility. If any required documents are missing, your application will be considered incomplete.
• Your resume:
  • Cyber Excepted Service positions are not subject to the two-page resume limit. Your full resume will need to be uploaded to your USAJOBS profile using the document type 'Other Documents'.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and a brief description showing you can perform the tasks at the required level. If your resume lacks this information, your application may be marked as incomplete.
  • Use plain language and avoid unnecessary acronyms.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material, it will not be used for eligibility determinations.
  • For additional formatting guidance, see What to include in your resume.
• 2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • Proof of Eligibility to Apply: documents proving eligibility for the vacancy under the chosen authority
• Note: Documents submitted with the application may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some documents may contain personal information; you may sanitize non-essential data before submission.
• Education: If you rely on education to meet qualification requirements, provide only attendance and degrees from schools accredited by recognized accrediting institutions.
• Failure to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating or affect overall evaluation.

How to apply

To apply for this position, complete the online questionnaire and submit the documents described in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/12/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need a USAJOBS account to apply; if you do not have one, create an account first. Follow the prompts to attach your resume and other supporting documents. Note that the resume submission guidance includes that the resume should be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience; however, CES postings may require uploading the full resume under the document type 'Other Documents'. Resumes exceeding two pages may be removed from consideration.

When uploading, you will have the opportunity to add documents to your package. Uploaded files may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.