Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will be for providing innovative cyber-centric intelligence support to the Department of Energy and the Nation's critical energy infrastructure. This mission includes providing Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, capabilities and technical support to the DOE Intelligence and Counterintelligence workforce.

Major Duties:

• This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a GS-15 Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will: Serve as the CISO and provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence's cybersecurity program, managing federal and contractor staff responsible for its implementation and evolution. Oversee and direct the organization's comprehensive Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, leveraging the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining robust policies and procedures, and ensuring their effective execution by the designated Enterprise Information Assurance (IA) team. Provide executive oversight for the Cyber Operations team, which includes the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Engineering functions. This oversight ensures continuous monitoring, proactive threat detection, effective incident response, and the implementation of advanced security controls for the protection and defense of DOE IN's Information Environment (IE). Collaborate strategically with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), to ensure the effective integration and compliance with cybersecurity requirements aligned with mission objectives.

Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENT: For IT positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following Directing security teams in the strategic deployment of cybersecurity technologies. Directing the strategic deployment and optimization of advanced security tools and platforms. Establishing, managing, and continuously maturing a comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) program for classified information systems. Overseeing comprehensive enterprise vulnerability management program for Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) programs. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 03/16/2026. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. 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 verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16