CISA - Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Repository

Summary

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is accepting applications from eligible applicants for consideration under the following non-competitive hiring authorities: Who May Be Considered: Veterans - (30% or More Disabled and Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)

Duties

Please select only the grade(s), location(s), and occupation(s) that you have a genuine interest in and would accept if offered. Consideration will be given to applicants who submit a complete application package. This includes providing the required information and supporting documentation, along with your resume. These applicants will be referred to hiring manager as vacancies become available via a non-competitive hiring authority. You may be contacted by interested hiring managers and asked to interview. You may update your application at any time until the closing date. This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository. Positions may or may not be filled from this announcement. Typical job opportunities within CISA can include, but are not limited to, the following occupations: Clerical and Administrative Support Positions 0203 - Human Resources Assistance 0303 - Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 0318 - Secretary 1001 - General Arts and Information 1101 - General Business and Industry Administrative and Management Positions 0018 - Safety and Occupational Health Management* 0028 - Environmental Protection Specialist 0080 - Security Administration 0132 - Intelligence 0201 - Human Resources Management 0260 - Equal Employment Opportunity 0301 - Miscellaneous Administration and Programs 0306 - Government Information 0308 - Records and Information Management 0340 - Program Management 0341 - Administrative Officer 0343 - Management and Program Analysis 0346 - Logistics Management 0391 - Telecommunications* 0501 - Financial Administration and Program 0505 - Financial Management* 0560 - Budget Analysis 1035 - Public Affairs 1082 - Writing and Editing 1083 - Technical Writing and Editing* 1084 - Visual Information* 1170 - Realty 1176 - Building Management 1640 - Facility Operations Services* 1712 - Training Instruction* 1801 - General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance 1805 - Investigative Analysis 1810 - General Investigation 1910 - Quality Assurance* 2003 - Supply Program Management 2010 - Inventory Management Professional and Scientific Positions 0020 - Community Planning* 0101 - Social Science* 0110 - Economist* 0131 - International Relations* 0180 - Psychology* 0510 - Accounting* 0801 - General Engineering* 0808 - Architecture* 0810 - Civil Engineering* 0854 - Computer Engineering* 0855 - Electronics Engineering* 0893 - Chemical Engineering* 1301 - General Physical Science* 1306 - Health Physics* 1320 - Chemistry* 1501 - General Mathematics and Statistics* 1515 - Operations Research* 1520 - Mathematics* 1550 - Computer Science* 1750 - Instructional Systems* No Group Standard 0342 - Support Services Administration* 0905 - General Attorney 1102 - Contracting* 2210 - Information Technology Management* *This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement in addition to or in place of the group standard.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. All positions will require a pre-employment drug test or be identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for a position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Since this announcement will be used to fill positions within multiple divisions across CISA, the type of investigation and security clearance level will be made in accordance with the specific position. Selectees are required to complete either a one-year or two-year trial period, depending on the type of appointment. Conditions of employment will vary with the position filled. Some positions may require the selectee to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. The position is not remote, the selectee(s) will be required to report to the office of the specified duty location. Only Military Spouses and U.S. Foreign Service Spouses are eligible for remote jobs.

Qualifications and evaluation

This announcement is being used as a resume repository. During the open period, hiring managers may request to receive names of interested candidates. Applications will be sorted by occupational series, grade level, location, and eligibility. We do not know if any particular series/grade/location will have vacancies during the open period of the announcement. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications requirements of the position for which you are being considered. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Positions will be filled through the non-competitive hiring under a special hiring authority for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A), you will be evaluated based on your submitted documentation. Traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy. Rating: Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Referral: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration as positions become available. If you are referred to a hiring manager for consideration, you may or may not be contacted for an interview. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of in-person or phone panel interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. View information on Federal Occupations by College Major. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): For applicable GS-07 grade level positions, is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR Note: Grade-point averages are rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for a position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The application process is as follows: To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. If you submit multiple versions of your resume, only the most recent version, based on the submission date and/or time, will be reviewed for qualification determinations. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and click Submit Application. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://usajobs.gov, all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Except for confirmation of your application received, further updates or notifications about your application status will not be provided.

Required documents

All documents, including transcripts, must be in English. 1. RESUME: Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Be clear and specific in describing your job-related qualifications, as HR cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Include dates (month and year) and hours worked per week. For military or Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and/or rank/grade (e.g., Captain, E-5, GS-0301-9). Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 2. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (only submit if applicable): CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows the grade, step, tenure (block 24) "1" (Career) or "2" (Career-Conditional), and position occupied (block 34) "1" (Competitive Service). Provide proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an Interchange Agreement. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade or promotion potential held. You may need to provide more than one (1) SF-50, if your SF-50 does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Appointment/Conversion, Within-Grade/Range Increases and Promotion actions). NOTE: Pay adjustments and awards are NOT acceptable. QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION: Submit a copy of your transcripts from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, name of the educational institution, declared degree program, course title(s), credits completed, grade, date of completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and date of degree conferral. If selected, an official transcript will be required. VETERAN DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 or equivalent). ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of active service, rank/grade, expected character of service (i.e., honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement). NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If selected, a DD-214 must be submitted prior to appointment. 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need to submit a SF-15 and provide an official document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your overall compensable service-connected disability rating (NOTE: Your overall percentage must be clearly shown), and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. SCHEDULE A, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Submit a disability letter with official letterhead and signature. The letter must include your full name and confirm your eligibility under Schedule A hiring authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u). View a sample letter. Such documentation must be from one of the below sources: A licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); OR A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); OR Any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. MILITARY SPOUSES: Submit a copy of verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., marriage certificate); AND documentation that supports your Military Spouses eligibility. U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE SPOUSES: Submit a copy of verification of the marriage to the service member or federal employee on an official overseas assignment (i.e., marriage certificate); AND documentation that supports your Family of Overseas Employees eligibility. CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; AND Beginning and ending dates of appointment

Additional information

Other incentives may be authorized. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for a position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. A one-year or two-year trial period, depending on the type of appointment, will be required during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum base pay (i.e., GS-05, step 1) up to maximum base pay (i.e., GS-15, step 10). The actual salary will be adjusted based on the grade, step, and locality for the selectee's duty location. Military & U.S. Foreign Service Spouses Only: The remote worker's locality pay is based on the location of the employee's residence. See General Schedule (GS) locality pay tables for more information. There may be promotion potential depending upon the actual position filled. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. There may be supervisory or managerial positions. First time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to a position. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, unless to do so would create an undue hardship to the agency (29 CFR 1614.203 (2017)). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the CISA Office of Privacy, Access, Civil Liberties, and Transparency (PACT) by sending an email to CISA_ReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov with the subject line, "Reasonable Accommodation Request @ CISA." In the email itself, you must include your name, vacancy announcement number(s), and state your intent to seek a reasonable accommodation. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. For more information or inquiries, please contact the CISA Reasonable Accommodation Program at CISA_ReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.