Department: Department of State
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Technology and Innovation (INR/TIO). TIO manages intelligence Information Technology (IT) operations and the innovation and change management processes within INR.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Review and evaluate security incident response policies to ensure compliance and standards are executed. Customer Service - Possess current and evolving Windows and non Windows based computing systems, products, and services to ensure that the Bureau adopts the best practices of government and industry in delivering IT services that support the mission of the Intelligence Community (IC). Oral Communication - Ability to communicate available information technology hardware/software resources and awareness of current developments in the technology field to provide assistance and recommendations in the selection of possible alternatives in the development of required data processing support for Bureau organizations. Problem Solving - Application of IT systems principles, concepts, and methods to allow for management of Infrastructure Protection environment sufficient to develop long range plans for IT security systems, Enterprise IT Architecture and New IT security developments. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing the full lifecycle of IT products or projects, including requirements analysis, planning, design, development, deployment, and ongoing operations, with a focus on integrating IT security and data management from project inception through completion. Experience collaborating with executive-level stakeholders and their staffs (e.g. Deputy Assistant Secretary) to align product strategies with organizational goals and priorities. Experience leading cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical staff, to improve the quality and effectiveness of IT services and applications, including delivery of complex projects on time and within budget. Experience serving as a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) and/or Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for IT contract workforces, including support for IT acquisition activities such as developing requirements, defining deliverables and/or acceptable quality levels, as well as maintaining thorough documentation and traceability for IT assets and components. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
How to Apply: Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-26