Department of State

Information Technology Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

Information Technology Specialist

Department: Department of State

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 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 in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Technology and Innovation (INR/TIO). INR's Office of Technology and Innovation (INR/TIO) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Top Secret network.

Major Duties:

  • Formulates short-term/long-range program plans for Products and Platforms portfolios, encompassing Product Portfolio (Core Services, Analytic, Interagency Coordination) and Platform Portfolio (Software Development, Data & AI, Operations & Security)
  • Serves as senior technical authority providing enterprise-level technical leadership for IT programs, resolving highly complex technical & operational issues affecting product & platform portfolios across Federal and contractor-supported environments
  • Provides enterprise-level oversight of product & platform portfolios by monitoring/evaluating performance, capacity, and utilization across on-premises & cloud infrastructure; establishes escalation frameworks for complex technical issue resolution
  • Leads planning, organization & execution of design/build processes for IT service offerings by translating customer requirements into technical specifications & architectural designs spanning virtual desktop, collaboration platforms, etc.
  • Presents briefings and provides expert technical input to senior Department officials on Products and Platforms programs that impact Department IT management and Intelligence Community policies

Qualifications: Applicants applying for the GS-15 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 - Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentation; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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: NOTE: Experience with advanced information technology theories, principles, concepts, and practices sufficient to serve as a senior technical authority for the enterprise Products and Platforms portfolios supporting intelligence operations. Experience with product and platform management, cloud-native, intelligence systems, data and infrastructure, cybersecurity architecture, DevSecOps practices, service integration, and enterprise service delivery across classified environments. Experience with multiple IT functional domains in order to design, integrate, and evolve complex products and platforms where precedents do not exist. Experience applying Agile and SDLC methodologies to manage the project lifecycle. 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-15 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: 2026-04-29