Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

FEMA's Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to lead IT security, risk assessment, and compliance across agency information systems. Based in Washington, DC, this role combines policy development, program leadership, and hands-on oversight of security controls to safeguard critical federal data and operations.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
• Salary: USD 169,279 - 197,200 per year
• Minimum experience: 1 year of specialized experience
• Career level: Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) within FEMA

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability, accessibility, and protection against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Lead risk analysis, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to capture and document functional requirements and specifications.
• Direct organizational cyber policy, programs, and guidelines to support implementation across the agency.
• Engage with customers to gather functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• Must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to any location within the United States and its territories for an extended period.
• Current Federal employees must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service.
• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal government.
• Key competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs and fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave

Who May 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 or department was eliminated and who are eligible for priority over other applicants
• Clarification from the agency: This job is open to U.S. Citizens

Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the requirements section of this announcement.

Additional Information

• If you receive a conditional offer, you must complete Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and certify the accuracy of all information prior to entry on duty. False statements may lead to withdrawal of the offer, dismissal, fines, or imprisonment.
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act restricts DHS from requesting a criminal history before the conditional offer, with certain exemptions. Applicants may review the applicable provisions.
• DHS uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. Learn about rights and responsibilities.
• DHS encourages applicants with disabilities to apply, including veterans and disabled veterans, recognizing the value of diverse experiences.
• A one-year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors/managers.
• Applying certifies permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• During the process, you may opt in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency for similar roles; opting in does not affect your current application.
• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• If designated as a Testing Designated Position, you are subject to random drug testing under FEMA's Drug-Free Workplace Plan; refusal to test may result in disciplinary action up to removal from federal service.

Required Documents

• Resume. Limit to two pages.
• Your responses to the job questionnaire.
• Documentation for CTAP/ICTAP eligibility if applicable: agency notice, recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Applicants are evaluated to ensure basic qualifications are met; when qualified, the resume, education, and training are assessed through a USA Hire assessment focused on key competencies.
• Competencies include: Communication, Customer Service, Representing the Agency, Teamwork & Collaboration, Technical Proficiency, Leadership, and Assigning, Monitoring, and Evaluating Work.
• Additional attributes assessed: Accountability, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, and Resilience.
• Based on the resume and assessment outcomes, candidates may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be invited for an interview.
• CTAP eligibility and well-qualified benchmarks apply; well-qualified generally defined as meeting or exceeding an 80.00 score threshold.