LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (DIRECT HIRE)

Summary

This position is being offered under OPM Direct Hire Authority. See more about Direct Hire under Conditions below. Serves as a Team Leader on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of the duty time working with team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. See QUALIFICATIONS for more information about this position.

Duties

Participates in the work of the team by performing the same kind and level of work as the team led. Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, deadlines and time frames for completion. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. Identifies, distributes and balances workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization. Makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Ensures that work assignments/projects of the employees of the team are carried out by arranging the work among employees to allow timely completion and adequate work for each employee. Keeps up with the status of the work, making appropriate adjustments in accordance with priorities. Reports to the program manager on unusual problems that arise and on expected completion times.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated on the experience you describe in your resume. Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position. Your resume must clearly describe the duties you perform that demonstrate the required Specialized Experience or you will not be considered for this position. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed, even if you hold (or held) a position in this series. The experience you claim is subject to verification by the selecting official. SEE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR RESUME MUST DEMONSTRATE Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13072477 Applicants who demonstrate the Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review. Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience. PRIORITY SELECTION: Well-Qualified ICTAP eligibles will receive first consideration IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND Required Documents below). Veterans' Preference is not considered under Direct Hire. See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

How to apply

(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account (2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct (3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents (4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process (5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND (6) Print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional). READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) October 2, 2026 and must include: (1) responses to online questionnaire (2) uploaded resume (3) uploaded SF-50 and/or ICTAP documents, if applicable To meet Minimum Qualifications, your resume must explicitly demonstrate the required Specialized Experience. SEE QUALIFICATIONS section. The questionnaire takes about 5 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation. We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action. If you experience difficulties while applying, use the links on the USAJobs website to seek help. If you're still unable to complete your application, submit a USAJobs Help Desk ticket to resolve the issue. You must also email Careers@ssa.gov with the SUBJECT LINE: "T-7 APPLICATION ISSUE 1307 2477SR" and provide details of the difficulties you're experiencing (with screenshots if applicable). This email must be received before the announcement closes. Technical difficulties reported after the announcement closes cannot be addressed.

Required documents

Resume - all applicants SF-50 - recommended all current and former federal employees ICTAP documents -- if claimed (read the information below) DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION. RESUME: A resume associated with your USAJobs Account must be uploaded to your application. You can create your own resume or build one using the USAJobs Resume Builder. Your resume must show: -- your name and contact information -- employer name and position held -- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position -- full-time or part-time hours worked per week -- your grade and pay scale (for federal positions) and - a clear description of the duties you perform that relate to the experience required for this position. If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date. Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements. You must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible. If your qualifying experience is part of a federal career-ladder, separate your grade-relevant experience from duties performed at lower grades. SF-50: recommended for all current or former federal employees ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan): applies only to competitive service employees who have been displaced (RIF'd) from another federal agency. The duty station from which you were RIF'd must be in the local commuting area (i.e., 30-mile radius) of the duty station to which you are applying. To demonstrate eligibility, ICTAP-applicants must provide: -- a copy of the separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) AND -- a copy of the RIF Notice (If the RIF Notice doesn't provide verification of your most recent Performance Appraisal, you must also provide a copy of that document to demonstrate that your final rating was at least 'fully successful.') For more information see Career Transition (opm.gov) Eligibility for Priority Selection will be granted based on the documents received.

Additional information

IT Cybersecurity Specialist position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority and are open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this Direct Hire Authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current federal employees will be given a new appointment to the civil service, if selected. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for position. See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for information on applying for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. One or more vacancies may be filled at either of the listed Official Duty Stations (ODS). This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized. Telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met. To participate in telework, when authorized, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to the assigned ODS by the time of your appointment. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). This is a non-critical sensitive / high-risk position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted. Location of position: Chief of Security and Resiliency (SR) Cybersecurity