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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)
Department of Defense
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, MOCAS SYSTEM, MOCAS PROGRAMMING BRANCH, ZTCEB
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Summary
Open to United States Citizens
Position Location(s): IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, MOCAS SYSTEM, MOCAS PROGRAMMING BRANCH, ZTCEB
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Govt will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.
Summary
Open to United States Citizens
Position Location(s): IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, MOCAS SYSTEM, MOCAS PROGRAMMING BRANCH, ZTCEB
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Govt will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.
Overview
Open & closing dates
10/20/2025 to 11/03/2025 Salary
$89,447 to - $120,301 per year
View salaries at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ Pay scale & grade GS 12
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Indianapolis, IN
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Remote job
No Telework eligible
No Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type
Permanent Work schedule
Full-time Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No Security clearance
Drug test
No Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
Announcement number
DFAS-DHA-ML-12815377-26 Control number 848153000
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All US Citizens
Duties

• Analyzes functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to determine avenues of development or modification necessary to meet mission objectives.
• Prepares system change/programming specifications, and specifies programming instructions, inputs and outputs, structures, and other analytical products to document the functional and technical requirements.
• Identifies how system modifications or new systems or subsystems affect current systems; prepares cost analysis; establishes target completion dates; and prioritizes proposed system changes or developments.
• Prepares system documentation for purposes of improving software development processes in accordance with acceptable industry standards.
• Prepares and executes tests for system or subsystem software validation. Reviews test results for effectiveness in meeting specifications and takes necessary corrective actions based on testing results.
• Reviews production operations to identify, diagnose, and correct production-processing problems. Responds to problem reports from customers by advising on corrective actions. Analyzes and resolves system or software failures.
• Analyzes causes of failures to identify and implement preventative measures.
• Analyzes production processing to identify viable systems improvements in application response, usability, flexibility, and data integrity

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.

Qualifications
Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs
Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience
Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions
In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as serving as a systems developer using a wide range of technologies (mainframe, client-server, web, cloud); designs, develops, secures, maintains and troubleshoots interfaces, APIs and/or data exchanges; ensures compliance with relevant standards.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information

• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• Moving expenses will be paid.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click

. * Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

• Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
• This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is Seldom.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.(See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,

) * The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Skills Required