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Position Title
IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Agency
U.S. Marine Corps
Announcement Number
ST-12226716-24-EG Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Thursday, December 7, 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. I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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3. I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current 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 our current duty location. 

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

NOTE 2:  Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.

NOTE 3:  You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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5. I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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2. Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories above, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-4 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities/faqs/

If you answer Yes to this question, you must provide your current or past SF50 for the political appointment.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Note: If you are a PPP applicant exercising your priority status, you must currently possess the required security clearance. If you select yes below, you are certifying that you currently possess the required security clearance.
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2. I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
4. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. (limit characters)
5. This position requires a pre-employment polygraph examination which includes, but is not limited to all or some of these specific questions: previous or current drug use (including marijuana), truthfulness of employment application, and criminal history. I am willing and able to submit to the polygraph examination.
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6. I am willing and able to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays). (limit characters)
7. I am willing and able to accept a "Mission Essential" position. This entails continued performance of duties and responsibilities designated as mission essential functions of an activity. (limit characters)
8. I am willing and able to work a Shift Work schedule. A Shift Work schedule describes work performed with varying and/or rotating shifts. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GG-2210-13, IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Analyze information security violations to determine preventative and corrective measures. (limit characters)
3. Analyze information technology (IT) security components to determine vulnerabilities in systems and equipment. (limit characters)
4. Develop information security plans to protect and maintain information systems and network services. (limit characters)
5. Brief managers on the planning, design, and development of information technology (IT) systems throughout an organization. (limit characters)
6. Present information technology (IT) study findings to senior leaders for program improvement. (limit characters)
7. Present to end-users methods used to detect different cyber security exploitation activities. (limit characters)
8. Collaborate with information technology (IT) system developers to obtain technical information for implementation, system operations, and resolution of system problems. (limit characters)
9. Partner with operation centers to work through events that impact network operations (e.g., network outages, cyber-attacks, spillages, unauthorized access, natural disaster). (limit characters)
10. Partner with stakeholders to establish resource requirements for information technology (IT) programs and projects. (limit characters)
11. Analyze information technology (IT) systems malfunctions to implement corrective actions. (limit characters)
12. Diagnose issues with application software to implement solutions to problems. (limit characters)
13. Resolve information technology (IT) system failures by revising applications of systems operating capabilities. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)