Supervisory IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)

To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements, listed below, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/19/2026. Applicants must meet all requirements when a request is received to fill a vacancy.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below: 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 four 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 must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Specialized experience is defined as: directing and/or providing technical guidance to improve IT programs and/or computing environment; providing direction, leadership and mentoring to staff; identifying and/or resolving root causes of problems that degrade delivery of essential Information Technology services; using technical expertise to analyze options for applications, communications and network changes.

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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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Major Duties: Advance IT concepts, methodologies and best business practices in applying solutions that will enhance operations. Extensive knowledge of hardware, software, peripherals, and their relationships with the operational, technical and system architectures. Identifies and resolves root causes of problems that degrade delivery of essential Information Technology services. Provides direction, leadership, and mentoring to develop and foster the leadership and management skills of subordinate staff.

This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 801 - Project Management 803 - Product Support Management 805 - Technology Program Auditing.

For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.cisa.gov/tools/cyber-career-pathways-tool Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)/PD17823A Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -- 4:30 pm Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency policy. Telework: Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Designated Drug Testing Position: Not Applicable Bargaining Unit: Ineligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Up to 25% travel be required, as needed, for this position. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary.

Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Travel requirement is up to 20% of the time. Some employees may carry items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort.

01Working Conditions

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves every day risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Employee may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production.