• Job Description

  Req#: 833571100

  This serves as public notice for the use of Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

  This position is located in the Service Operations Division, Office of Consular Systems and Technology, Bureau of Consular Affairs, (CA/CST/SO), in the U.S. Department of State.

  
  

  Duties

  
  

  • Develops, customizes, and/or acquires applications software programs; and tests, debugs, and maintains an assigned suite of software programs.
  • Analyzes technical requirements for systems and services in the assignment area that may cross organizational lines and combine two or more discrete IT functions.
  • Implements and interprets policies and methods to facilitate the security of and integrity of consular data, including the implementation and integration of multiple cybersecurity products to ensure the proper auditing of data access and use.
  • Serves as web developer/administrator for one or more Consular Affairs websites.
  • Coordinates the technical design, development, testing, implementation, and management of internet/intranet activities associated with the administration of the assigned websites, including front-end and back-end development.

  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

  
  

  Qualifications

  
  

  Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

  If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

  Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level must meet one of the following requirements:

  A. Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

  OR

  B. Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a MINIMUM of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified in Choice A above AND required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

  OR

  C. Have 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

  OR

  D. Have 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a MINIMUM of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified in Choice A above AND required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

  OR

  E. Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

  1. Attention to Detail - Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
  2. Customer Service - Delivers selected segments of an IT security awareness training program for end users at all levels in the organization.
  3. Oral Communication - Provides updates on organization’s contingency or disaster recovery plans to respond to new security requirements or changes in the IT architecture.
  4. Problem Solving - Participates in assessments of breaches of security to determine their impact on system operations

  AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

  Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience applying IT security principles and methods to assist in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
  • Experience analyzing and evaluating program and/or policy information derived from a variety of sources to implement updates or new security requirements to IT architecture.

  NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your 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. Note: If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST (1) submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application, and if selected, an official college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment; (2) transcripts MUST be legible AND include your name, major, school name/location, course title/number, date completed, grade, date degree conferred and number of credits earned; (3) if you attended more than one college you MUST submit a transcript from each institution if you wish your education to be considered in qualifying you for this position; (4) all college coursework that may be pertinent to qualifying you for the position MUST be included on the transcripts. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

• About the company

  The United States Department of State, or State Department, is an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the nation's foreign policy and international relations. Equivalent to the ministry of foreign affairs of other nations, its primary duties are advising the U.S. president, administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and representing the U.S. at the United Nations. The department is headquartered in the Harry S Truman Building, a few blocks from the White House, in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.; "Foggy Bottom" is thus sometimes used as a metonym.

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