Information Technologist Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Security Facilities and Logistics Operations (OSFLO).

As an Information Technologist Specialist (INFOSEC) GSyou will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) supporting CMS physical security systems HSPD-12/FIPS 201 integration IT automation interoperability and NIST-based security controls for federal identity and access management.

Duties

• Serving on a team tasked with ensuring technical compliance with governing documents regarding administering and overseeing various policies and mandates associated with physical access control systems.
• Collaborating with CMS OIT HHS and others as necessary to create and maintain physical access and information systems.
• Serving as subject matter expert regarding incorporating DPSO IT infrastructure into shared Federal infrastructure.
• Drafting security policies and procedures that are used by staff and contractors working at various CMS locations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Selective Service: Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - .
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further.

You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientiously attends to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is any individual who uses or receives the services or products that your work or unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues; and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

AND

In order to qualify for the GS-13 you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government obtained in either the private or public sector to include:1. Reviewing Information Technology (IT) systems to identify problems and recommend improvements that increased system efficiency and effectiveness; 2. Determining and implementing system changes needed to maintain compliance with federal requirements and support continued system authorization and operation; AND 3. Identifying staffing funding and technical resources needed to support system upgrades installations and expansion efforts.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Position: No
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required

Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the managers discretion.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at 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.

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