SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

Summary

Serves as the Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) GS-2210-15, serving as the Chief of the Technology Enhancement Division and Agency Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ, Fort Lee, VA.

This position is a temporary promotion not to exceed one year.

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Duties

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As the Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) GS-15, serving as the Chief of the Technology Enhancement Division and Agency Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serves as the Agency Chief Technology Officer (CTO), providing enterprise-wide technical vision, strategy, and direction for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, and enterprise systems supporting global commissary operations.
• Directs the planning, development, integration, and sustainment of enterprise IT systems, including network infrastructure, telecommunications, data centers, service desk operations, and business applications.
• Provides authoritative technical and managerial oversight of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity compliance (DoD and USCYBERCOM), continuity of operations (COOP), and IT governance frameworks.
• Exercises full supervisory authority over subordinate GS-2210 IT leadership staff responsible for applications, systems analysis, cybersecurity, data management, networking, and IT support operations.
• Leads enterprise risk management, system planning, configuration management, and IT budget formulation and execution for mission-critical programs.
• Represents the Agency in executive-level engagements with DoW, DoD, GAO, Congress, industry executives, and interagency partners on IT strategy, investments, and modernization initiatives.
• Directs acquisition strategy development, market analysis, and source selection activities, serving as Source Selection Authority when designated.
• Develops and implements enterprise IT performance metrics, governance models, and investment strategies to ensure alignment with mission priorities and fiscal accountability.
• Oversees integration of disparate systems across DoD and exchange partners to improve interoperability, efficiency, and mission effectiveness.
• Evaluates and directs modernization efforts, recommending acceleration, modification, or termination of IT initiatives based on cost, risk, and mission impact.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements listed in the Qualifications section.
• May be subject to one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) at the GS-15 level , your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

GS-15:

• Serving in a senior leadership role with enterprise-wide authority over IT infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology operations.
• Directing multiple subordinate IT organizations or functional areas (e.g., infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, networks, enterprise services).
• Providing enterprise-wide leadership and final authority over IT strategy, architecture, governance, cybersecurity, and operational execution.
• Leading major IT modernization, integration, acquisition, and sustainment efforts, including contract oversight and source selection for complex systems.
• Managing enterprise IT budgets and representing the organization in executive-level negotiations, interagency engagements, and high-impact IT policy forums.

Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information.

• For GS-15: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-14.

Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

• Acquisition Strategy
• Infrastructure Design
• IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC)
• IT Enterprise Architecture (ENTARCH)
• IT Enterprise Architecture (PLCYPLN)
• IT Program Management (PPMGT)
• Leadership

Overtime : Occasional

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) : Exempt

Bargaining Unit Status : Not Covered.

Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered : No. DoD criteria not met.

Telework eligible: Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency.

Remote work eligible : No.

PCS Authorized: No.

Obligated Position : No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.

• The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected.
• The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.
• Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
• Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.

• Not selecting an eligibility.
• Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete.
• Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
• Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
• Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
• Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials.
• Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.

Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description . You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities.

HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.

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.

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