INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SECURITY/CUSTOMER with Security Clearance

About the Position: This position is with HQDA ODCS, G-3/5/7, Army Operations and Plans Support Group located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Summary About the Position: This position is with HQDA ODCS, G-3/5/7, Army Operations and Plans Support Group located in Fort Belvoir, VA.
Learn more about this agency Overview Accepting applications
Open 11/09/2026 to 11/13/2026 Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Belvoir, VA No matching locations found. Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type
Permanent Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
DAHT-26-13108885-MP
Control number
892173300 This job is open to
Help Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency. Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to all Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) commands within the area of consideration. Eligible organizations include the Office of the Secretary of the Army, the Immediate Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, Field Operating Offices of the Secretary of the Army, HQDA Field Operating Agencies and Staff Support Agencies, Joint Services and Activities supported by the Secretary of the Army, and the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence. Duties
Help

• Assess new software for system compatibility, processing speed, and alignment with tech trends.
• Deploy security countermeasures to protect sensitive and classified data on network assets.
• Review equipment proposals and contracts to verify compliance with security guidelines.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures to isolate root errors across system platforms.
• Serve as a professor of Inspector General policy, doctrine, and systems. Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Will be required to take a counterintelligence scope polygraph examination.
• Temporary duty travel may be required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 30 pounds is required.
• Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months.
• Resident qualification requirements within 12 months.
• 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).
• In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SECURITY/CUSTOMER SUPPORT): Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing the organization's information automated systems infrastructure; analyzing complex software failures to isolate systemic tech problems; executing strict inspections to ensure full network security compliance with command guidelines; serving as the system administrator to manage user profiles; suspending network access during critical security failures. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information

• Male applicants born after December