SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Lee, Virginia

Salary Range: $153013 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: Serves as the Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ location. The primary purpose of this position is to manage information resources, business relationships, and information technology (IT) programs in support of DeCA's business mission and goals. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Operations and Infrastructure Support Directorate, Information Technology Group, Enterprise Data Services Division. The incumbent is involved in a wide range of IT management activities that extend and apply to the entire Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) organization. This includes strategic planning, Risk Management Framework (RMF), policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, auditing, and information security management. Depending on the scope and nature of the special projects, the incumbent would work directly with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for certain projects. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Qualifications: In accordance with the Individual Occupational Requirements, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement. This experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of cyber secure IT services throughout an organization. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT system specific cyber security and RMF issues, process challenges, and timeline progress. Applying interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, IT/ system architecture supporting RMF, new IT developments and applications, emerging technologies and their applications to cyber security processes, IT security concepts, standards and methods and project management principles, methods, and practices. Developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments. Developing and implementing workable approaches to IT RMF documentation, secure cyber practices, IT-related process and policy initiatives. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-15: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-14. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Accountability Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Human Capital Management IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) IT Policy and Planning (PLCYPLN) Leadership Requirements Analysis (DATAMGT) Strategic Thinking Technical Competence Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency Remote work eligible: No.

How to Apply: Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 01/05/2026. You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To begin, click Apply to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, required documents, and/or other supporting documents. You need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply or create an account before applying. You will be taken to an online application. Follow all prompts and complete the online application, verify you've included all required and supporting documentation, and submit your application. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application is found at the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To receive consideration, you must complete all steps of the application process. You can verify your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, selecting the Application Status link, and then selecting the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page displays your application status, the documents received and processed, and your questionnaire responses.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-05