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Position Title
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Agency
Defense Human Resources Activity
Announcement Number
DHRADMDC-23-11964156-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide your disability letter which includes the combined service connected disability percentage rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15((SF-15 (PDF file)).  .

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.  
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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? 
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. 
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4. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a position with higher graded promotional potential than previously held? (limit characters)
5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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6. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? 

 
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7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.  
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8. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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9. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion? You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. (limit characters)
10. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive service appointment below the target grade of the advertised position, AND you have not been separated from federal employment for at least 1-year (from the date of this application) OR you did not receive at least a Fully Successful (or equivalent) performance rating in your most recent career/career-conditional position?

If eligible, submit:
A copy of your most recent separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting:
    • you held a career or career-conditional appointment (Tenure 1 or 2); AND
    • your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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11. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive service appointment at or above the target grade of the advertised position? 
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Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive service appointment below the target grade of the advertised position AND your date of separation was 1 or more years ago (from the date of your application) AND you received at least a Fully Successfully (or equivalent) rating of record in your most recent Career/Career-conditional position?   

If eligible, submit:
    • A copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting:
      • you held a career or career-conditional appointment (Tenure 1 or 2); AND
      • your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
 
    • A copy of your performance rating from your most recent permanent federal competitive service position.  Your performance rating must reflect at least a Fully Successful (or equivalent) rating.
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12. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and are applying a for a promotion?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).


 
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13. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and have held a position at or above the target grade for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).

 
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14. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the Program Analyst position. Read all statements completely before making your selection.
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2. Please select the response that best describes your experience in applying total infrastructure protection environment and Federal information systems security protocols to integrate information systems security with other security disciplines.
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3. Of the following directives and procedures select all you have working knowledge and experience following in the performance of a job . (Select all that apply)
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4. Select the statement that best describes your experience applying IT systems security certification, accreditation requirements and processes to certify systems or network accreditation.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience assessing, implementing, designing, evaluating and integrating required security solutions and system security controls for an Information Security program.
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6. Do you have a Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program Certification IAM Level III?
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7. Of the following statements please select all that best represent your experience performing on a job. (Select all that apply)
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8. From the following select all you have documented experience performing on a job. (Select all that apply)
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9. From the following select all IT infrastructures you have working experience identifying security vulnerabilities and recommend technology specific solutions. (Select all that apply)
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10. Of the following remarks select all that best represent your experience providing provides cybersecurity expertise, both technical and policy-related to Agency/Division Director, Program Managers and technical personnel. (Select all that apply)
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11. I have documented experience in a wide range of computer techniques, requirements, methods and procedures to include approaches used by other agencies to design secure solutions for applications requirements, sufficient to ensure coordination and/or collaboration on security activities.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience ensuring users have the required personnel security clearances, authorization, and have been indoctrinated on internal cybersecurity practices before permitting access to the Automated Information System (AIS).
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying technical and non-technical security features made in support of agency infrastructure and based on approved designs developed by others in the Agency/DoD security community.
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14. Select the response that best describes your experience assuring the application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
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15. Of the following statements select all you have performed in your duties to ensure Information Technology cyber security/information assurance. (Select all that apply)
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16. I have experience with developing and documenting Cybersecurity policies, procedures and practices.
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17. Of the following established IA policies and regulations select all have utilized to apply technical and non-technical certification accreditation assessments to evaluate compliance. (Select all that apply)
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18. Select the response that best describes your documented experience developing and implementing policies and procedures related to certification and system testing to include DIACAP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53.
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19. Of the following statements select all you have performed on a job. (Select all that apply)
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20. Do you have working experience developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems cybersecurity policies and procedures?
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21. Of the following statements select all you have knowledge and/or experience performing on a job. (Select all that apply)
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22. Of the following IO security domains select all you have knowledge and/or experience communicating with management and customers on a job. (Select all that apply)
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23. From the following list of communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied. (Select all that apply)
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24. Please select the response that best describes your experience clearly and concisely articulate project goals, objectives and technical plans to a diverse audience, on policy development, technical requirements and represent an organization.
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25. Have you applied resourcefulness, initiative, and judgment based to deviate from or extend traditional IT methods and practices to develop solutions to problems where precedents are not applicable.
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