Department of Homeland Security

IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Glynco, Georgia Full time

IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Glynco, Georgia

Salary Range: $89508 - $116362 Per Year

Job Summary: "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

Major Duties:

  • Serving as a IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) GS-2210-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Information Technology Officer Directorate (CIO), IT Business Management Division at Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced program analysis and subject-matter expertise for Information Technology (IT) Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), IT acquisition management, and FITARA-related compliance and reporting. The position supports enterprise portfolio planning, governance, policy interpretation, budget formulation and execution integration, performance measurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to align IT investments and acquisitions with mission priorities, strategic goals, and federal requirements. The position explicitly integrates cybersecurity, privacy, supply chain risk management, and zero trust architecture principles into investment and acquisition decisions to ensure that appropriate security controls, continuous monitoring expectations, and data protection requirements are embedded throughout the lifecycle from concept through sustainment. Typical duties include: Supporting development, implementation and continuous improvement of the component CPIC program in alignment with OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130, agency policy, and federal IT governance. Formulating and preparing resource plans and budget submissions for current and out-years that reflect the allocation of resources needed to achieve investment objectives and reviews and integrates budgetary requirements across stakeholders. Supporting and measuring component IT acquisition activities to optimize requirements development, market research, procurement strategies, contract performance oversight, and vendor management consistent with mission and regulatory requirements. Implementing component-level IT acquisition planning processes that integrate technical requirements, interoperability and enterprise architecture considerations, lifecycle sustainment needs, and performance management and ensures alignment with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency acquisition policy. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Qualifications: A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Basic Requirements Experience: 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. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the five competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) 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 (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- Specialized Experience: You qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates all of the following: Assisting with or supporting an Information Technology (IT) Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) or IT portfolio management program by helping collect, validate, and analyze investment data (e.g., cost, schedule, performance, risk), contributing to business cases or investment artifacts, and helping prepare portfolio health reports or dashboard inputs in alignment with OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130 and organizational CPIC policy. Supporting IT acquisition planning activities for IT investments by contributing to requirements documents, statements of work, market research summaries, evaluation factors, or performance measures, and coordinating with contracting personnel to ensure alignment with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency acquisition policy. Assisting in the integration of cybersecurity, privacy, and related risk management requirements into investment planning and acquisition documentation by referencing frameworks such as FISMA, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and control families, FedRAMP authorization status, continuous monitoring expectations, vulnerability and configuration management requirements, and/or zero trust-aligned controls. Assisting in the incorporation and documentation of Section 508 accessibility requirements for IT acquisitions or solutions (e.g., helping ensure that accessibility requirements are stated, vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports/VPATs are requested or reviewed, or acceptance criteria reflect accessibility expectations). Preparing or contributing to written products and briefings (e.g., CPIC or FITARA-related reports, responses to data calls, governance read-ahead packages, or audit/oversight responses) that explain investment or acquisition data, identify issues, and recommend or summarize proposed actions for management review. Participating in cross-functional coordination with stakeholders such as program managers, budget/finance staff, contracting officers, cybersecurity and privacy officials, enterprise architects, and/or data and portfolio stewards to gather information, reconcile discrepancies, and support CPIC, FITARA, or IT acquisition decisions. Experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this 5C-Public Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary and requires sustained use of a computer, participation in meetings, and periodic presentations. Some walking and standing, and occasional travel to meetings, training venues, operational sites, or vendor facilities may be required. No special physical effort is needed. Mostly desk work with computers and meetings. Some travel. Work Environment: The work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment and meeting spaces with normal safety precautions. Occasional after-hours work may be required to meet deadlines or support time sensitive mission needs, including coordination during operational surges or time critical reviews. Normal office setting. Occasional after-hours work. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. 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. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. Note: Current Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. 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. For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_Assessments Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us 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. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. 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. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more information regarding an alternate application process. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-27