Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary This position is located in the Federal Trade Commission's Office of the Executive Director (OED), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) oversees all IT services in support of the FTC's mission and strategic plan. Responsibilities The incumbent's duties will include: Standard end-user technology services to support hardware, software, peripherals, videoconferencing, and related storage, network services, customization, configuration, and upgrades such that all FTC staff can securely and reliably access IT services at headquarters, regional offices, while working remotely either at home or otherwise off-site, and at any time. Customer-specific services such as those that support FTC litigation activities in connection with law enforcement matters and most often in response to requirements identified by the attorney and economist IT stakeholder communities at the FTC. General oversight and management services such as those for strategy and planning, risk and policy management, customer service, cybersecurity, and security operations such that the FTC regularly applies industry best practices to improve performance of IT investments such as those practices identified in support of the Clinger-Cohen Act, the E-Government Act, and FITARA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-09 level, you must meet the following Basic Requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 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 Education If you qualify on the basis of education in lieu of experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information This announcement will be filled through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to a Critical Hiring Need. Veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. Click Here for more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authorities. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP