Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): North Bethesda, Maryland

Salary Range: $121785 - $191352 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21, Pay Table 2, Band C (GS-13 equivalent).

Major Duties:

• The Cybersecurity Specialist role directly contributes to protecting the security of critical public health assets. Specific duties under the direction of the Director include but are not limited to: Reports to the Counterintelligence Team under the guidance of the Director, Counterintelligence and Insider Threat and supports the FDA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO). Serves as an intelligence research specialist. Analyzes data to assess risk to the FDA in support of foreign national visits and employment, foreign travel, law enforcement investigations, national security or insider threat inquiries, and cybersecurity related incidents. Researches and reviews data at the classified and unclassified levels to identify information of value to the FDA Cybersecurity, Counterintelligence, and Insider Threat Program. Independently researches, analyzes, and reports on supply chain risks impacting FDA data, information, and technology. Identifies, analyzes, and reports on counterintelligence data trends. Supports the Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Director in assessing counterintelligence and insider threat risks to the FDA.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) position which falls under the 2210 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 05/15/2026: Minimum Qualification Requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution; -OR- Experience: Comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field. -AND- Education/Relevant Years of Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following education and/or relevant years of experience combinations to qualify for the AD-2210-00, Band C position (GS-13 equivalent): Bachelor's degree in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution AND at least four (4) years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field; -OR- Master's degree in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution AND at least three (3) years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field; -OR- Doctorate degree in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution AND at least one (1) year of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field; -OR- MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution. -OR- Six (6) years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education.

How to Apply: In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are optional and will not be scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot). 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. To apply for positions with the Food & Drug Administration, you must have a https://secure.login.gov/ account, and be signed in to that account, before you click "Apply Online". See the USAJOBS Help Site article "How does the application process work?" for more on this process. Additionally, you must provide a resume and any required supporting documentation listed on the announcement, and you must complete all assessment questionnaires BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, 05/15/2026. We recommend that you start the application process early enough that you can complete and submit your application before this deadline. Please note that you cannot submit documentation or make changes to your application after the close date. If you would like to learn how to use USAJOBS including: accessing and managing your account, adding saved documents, building a resume, or starting an application; we recommend you visit the USAJOBS How To site, and read up on any topic that you need help with. This site is located at: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Additionally, if you need technical assistance with USAJOBS (such as account issues) please visit the main USAJOBS Contact us at: USAJOBS - Contact us FDA's Applicant Help Desk is not able to support USAJOBS-related issues. The Food & Drug Administration uses a system called Application Manager (USA Staffing) to post jobs and accept applications. If you are not familiar with Application Manager or you encounter any difficulty with the site, we recommend that you visit the Applicant HELP Site at: https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us. This help site contains step-by-step instructions for completing the application process, submitting documentation, and completing questionnaires, and should be very helpful to you! You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. The FDA will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who are not able to apply online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Applicant Help Desk. Decisions on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If after reviewing the USAJOBS and Application Manager help sites, you're not able to find the answer to your question or concern, or if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the FDA Applicant Help Desk at 866-807-3742, or e-mail ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. The Applicant Help Desk is staffed between the hours of 7am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except for government holidays. If you contact the Applicant Help Desk, please provide the following Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 12940307 so that we may assist you faster. To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12940307

Application Deadline: 2026-05-15