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Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14 Direct Hire
National Science Foundation · Posted today
Hybrid Alexandria, VA $144K – $187K Apply by Sep 22, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This position is located in the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). The incumbent will support NCSES's mission by planning, developing, managing, implementing, and maintaining information technology security programs, projects, policies, and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems, networks, and data. This announcement will close on 09/22/2026 or once 75 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
What You'll Do
- →As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14 Direct Hire, you will perform the following duties: Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in supporting the implementation of new or revised policies, including the creation of training materials, guidance documents, and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption across the agency and stakeholder groups.
- →Develop and maintain relationships with professional associations, industry organizations, and partner entities to stay informed of best practices and trends, integrating these insights into policy development initiatives.
- →Conduct comprehensive risk assessments by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats and hazards impacting organizational operations and mission-critical activities.
- →Develop and implement methodologies for risk identification, leveraging advanced modeling tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing technologies to assess vulnerabilities and consequences.
- →Manages the planning, direction, and alignment of information technology (IT) projects, ensuring the effective utilization of resources.
- →Employs project management techniques to control the accomplishment of numerous complex IT projects simultaneously, requiring careful scheduling and control.
- →Serves as the expert authority to manage the NCSES IT Security operations, policy, and planning functions for and is responsible for ensuring the review and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for the NCSES-wide IT Security Program, which includes the many contracts employed by NCSES to accomplish its mission.
- →Builds and maintains strong working relationships and strategic partnerships with staff and IT partners; assertively builds rapport and trust; actively participates in team meetings to coordinate efforts across various stakeholders, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- →Serves as the expert authority to manage the NCSES IT Security operations, policy, and planning functions for and is responsible for ensuring the review and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for the NCSES-wide IT Security Program, which includes the many contracts employed by NCSES to accomplish its mission.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a US citizen.
- ✓The selectee will be required to undergo a background investigation before onboarding.
- ✓Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial/1-year probationary period.
- ✓You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓Additional Requirements: You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included.
- ✓All online applicants must provide a valid email address.
- ✓If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
- ✓It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs.
- ✓Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General.
- ✓NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework.
- ✓Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements.
- ✓Selected candidates interested in telework, or other workplace flexibility arrangements, should discuss available options with the selecting official.
- ✓Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement.
- ✓Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
Personality Fit
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