Department: Department of the Treasury
Location(s): Birmingham, Alabama, Washington, District of Columbia, Hyattsville, Maryland, Kansas City, Missouri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Austin, Texas, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Salary Range: $106437 - $158322 Per Year
Job Summary: PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Office of the Deputy CIO, IT and Security Operations. As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)(SENIOR IT SPECIALIST (SECURITY / POLICY PLANNING), you will be coordinating and facilitating enterprise-wide projects or initiatives for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with third-party service providers.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized Experience for the GS-13, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Performing the full scope of end-to-end IT project management to support current and future IT systems to meet the needs of the organization and users of such systems. Examples of such experience could include: Applying project management principles, methods, and practices including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and using data analytics in evaluating and reporting on accomplishments, risks, and issues; OR Ensuring that IT investments and projects are compliant with the Federal-wide Clinger Cohen Act, Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) and Treasury-Wide Capital Investment Policy, or similar private sector regulations/requirements, OR Performing audits, assessments, and evaluations of IT programs and projects to measure and evaluate IT systems and performance and/or capital planning. OR Developing, implementing, and maintaining information security policies, procedures, and standards that align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. OR Conducting regular risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. Monitor and report on risk levels and compliance status. OR Maintaining comprehensive records of security policies, incidents, assessments, and system configurations. OR Coordinating regular vulnerability scans, patch management, and remediation efforts to address system weaknesses. In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing procedures and conscientious about attention to detail when providing support independently. Customer Service - Providing technical advice and assistance in areas of IT systems development, coding, systems design, and disposition. Oral Communication - Provides technical information to individuals or groups effectively. Considers the audience and nature of the information being presented for work group effectiveness. Problem Solving - Identifies problems and determines accuracy of information. Conducts problem resolution and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations during application.
How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources. When the Bureau of the Fiscal Service completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status. Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage. Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.gov
Application Deadline: 2026-05-13