Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

The U.S. Office of the Inspector General, within the Department of Agriculture, seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to provide information security leadership and oversight that underpins audits, investigations, and reviews. This onsite role in Atlanta, Georgia offers a salary range of $125,776 to $163,514 per year and requires at least one year of specialized federal experience. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on guidance to strengthen the agency's security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a change-ready environment that adapts to new information and unforeseen challenges, maintaining steadiness under pressure.
• Keep current on professional standards, laws, regulations, industry trends, and policies that affect the work.
• Promote collaboration and open information exchange while applying relevant principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies tied to specialized expertise.
• Deliver clear oral presentations and write in a concise, organized, and persuasive manner for the intended audience.
• Prepare, justify, and oversee program funding; monitor expenditures and apply cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
• Understand the internal and external political factors that influence the organization’s work.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit is required for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• As a condition of employment, you will serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable; new USDA supervisors must complete all required training before the end of probation.
• Basic requirements: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Decision Making; Information Management; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Problem Solving; Teamwork; Technical Competence.
• Specialized Experience for GS-14: One full-time year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of planning, conducting and reporting on complex audits in accordance with GAGAS, GAAS, and applicable guidance; gathering, analyzing and summarizing data and audit results; writing draft and final audit reports; and identifying issues.
• Time in grade: Current and former federal employees must have served at the next lower grade (GS-13) for 52 weeks to be eligible for this position.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package available to federal employees and their families.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent; consult the hiring agency for specifics.

This job is open to

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Applications are accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy.

Additional information

• Career transition programs CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP: see the OPM guidance for applying as CTAP/RPL/ICTAP eligible.
• This position is concurrently announced under Merit Promotion USDA-OIG-MP-12952145-BTG; current OIG employees may apply to both announcements with different referral criteria.
• If selected, you must submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter; you must meet security clearance requirements. This position requires a urinalysis test prior to appointment and random testing thereafter (Testing Designated Position).
• Reasonable Accommodation requests for USA Hire assessments will be considered if disability falls under the Rehabilitation Act; requests must be received before assessments begin.
• Applicants should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button and complete all required questionnaires and assessments.
• Attach the necessary supporting documentation and submit the application before the closing date.
• If required, complete USA Hire assessments after submission using the provided access link and deadline.
• Access USA Hire through your USAJOBS login credentials and review instructions before beginning assessments; accommodations may be requested in advance if applicable.

Required documents

• Resume detailing personal information, education, work experience related to the position, hours per week, dates of employment, and job-specific qualifications (maximum 2 pages).
• For CTAP/RPL ICTAP: documentation proving eligibility, including separation notices and recent performance appraisals.
• Veterans documentation is encouraged if applicable (DD214 or certification if active duty), plus the SF-15 for 10-point preference (not required).