IT Specialist (Enterprise Architect and Information Security)

As a IT Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating new technologies and for providing technical support. Location of position(s): ​Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) - Office of IT Category (ITC) in Washington D.C.; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; and Norfolk, VA. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

**Qualifications:**
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,646 per year and dependent upon duty location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials). Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues. Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is defined as: Providing technical authority in information systems security, utilizing advanced IT security principles to ensure compliance with state-of-the-art requirements; Delivering comprehensive analytical and customer outreach support to strategically address and mitigate complex cybersecurity risks; Leading, planning, developing, and managing multiple complex IT programs and projects, including establishing requirements, supporting acquisition, coordinating stakeholders, and overseeing all deliverables, costs, and performance outcomes; and Interpret and leverage IT laws, regulations, and cybersecurity frameworks to provide authoritative guidance on security, enforce compliance, and strategically support the development and execution of IT governance processes.