Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) will serve as the organization’s senior information security leader, overseeing HHS OIG-wide security, risk, and privacy governance while ensuring federal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad policy analysis, consultation, advice, and program management for information security, risk, and privacy, promoting sound methods and industry best practices.
• Oversee the organization’s Security Program, including planning, coordinating, and controlling security and privacy activities across all systems, devices, and communications platforms.
• Manage compliance with federal information security and privacy requirements, including FISMA, the Computer Security Act, the Clinger-Cohen Act, and OMB Circular A-130.
• Develop and implement organization-wide IT security plans and programs, including threat and risk assessment, risk management, training, program oversight, and evaluation.
• Act as a focal point for IT security audits and evaluations, and manage the enterprise-wide project plan for vulnerability mitigation required under FISMA.
• Coordinate regular testing of telecommunications networks and IT resources to confirm alignment with established security standards and practices.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership, including the HHS CISO, program officials, and technical staff; prepare briefings and recommendations on significant security issues.
• Plan, organize, and direct subordinate staff activities to ensure IT programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and support operational needs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential financial disclosure report (OGE-450) is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance.
• This role is a Testing Designated Position: drug screening prior to appointment, plus unannounced random drug testing during employment.
• One-year Supervisory Probationary Period may be required.
• GS-2210 basic qualifications require IT-related experience showing the competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competency.
• Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include leading enterprise information security programs and cybersecurity governance in compliance with FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and other federal information security legislation, directives, and standards.
• Specialized experience must include applying federal cybersecurity frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, NIST Risk Management Framework (SP 800-37), Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Specialized experience must include overseeing security authorization, risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and authority to operate (ATO) processes for enterprise information systems.
• Specialized experience must include supervisory oversight of multi-disciplinary information security teams (for example: governance/risk/compliance, cloud security, identity & access management, threat detection & response) in a large or complex organization.
• Federal experience is not required.
• Education is not qualifying for this position.

Technologies / Frameworks

• FISMA
• Computer Security Act
• Clinger-Cohen Act
• OMB Circular A-130
• NIST SP 800-53
• NIST Risk Management Framework (SP 800-37)
• Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Authority to operate (ATO)
• OGE-450

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications provided.
• Eligibility and qualifications will be determined based on review of your detailed resume.
• Your resume will be evaluated for evidence demonstrating possession of specialized experience.
• Evaluation will be performed by a subject matter expert to determine whether you meet qualifications; results will support an initial rating.

Required Documents

• Resume (two-page limit)
• Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
• Veterans’ Preference documentation (if applicable): submit DD Form 214 and, if applicable, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and an official document dated 1991 or later
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
• Performance Appraisal
• CTAP/ICTAP/RPL documentation
• SF-50 requirements: must show competitive service appointment (position occupied block 34 should show a “1”), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary

Additional Information

• Recruitment incentives: payment for relocation expenses may not be authorized.
• Recruitment incentives: a recruitment bonus may not be offered.
• Recruitment incentives: student loan repayment may not be offered.
• Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for Annual Leave accrual.
• Background security investigation required for all appointees; appointment depends on successful completion and favorable adjudication.
• Background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required later.
• False representation may result in non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
• E-Verify: documentation for DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS “E-Verify” System.
• Direct Deposit is required for Federal salary payments.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation: if eligible as a displaced or surplus Federal employee, you MUST submit proof of eligibility.
• CTAP/ICTAP selection priority: eligible candidates must be rated well-qualified at 85.0 or above to exercise selection priority.
• HHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015.

Open To

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

Clarification from the Agency

• All U.S. Citizens; no prior Federal experience is required.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/13/2026.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefits eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.