IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at FORT CAMPBELL KY 42223.

Summary About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at FORT CAMPBELL KY 42223. Learn more about this agency Overview
Help Accepting applications Open 10/02/2026 to 10/22/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Campbell, KY No matching locations found.

Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Telework will be on a situational basis. Or This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, to include OPM prescribed telework. Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. Salary
$75,278 - $97,867 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 11
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 Excepted Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/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
DAKB-26-13079293-MP-R
Control number
886925400 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. Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Clarification from the agency See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply. Duties
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• Serves as an Installation Communications Security (COMSEC) Specialist for the Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC)- Fort Campbell.
• Represents RNEC - Fort Campbell concerning all COMSEC related matters including operations, policy and planning issues on management reviews and assistance visits.
• Ensures compliance with applicable US Army, Department of Defense (DoD), and National Security Agency (NSA) security policies and directives.
• Develops and implements local standards for COMSEC account operation, storage, and destruction of material. Develops COMSEC emergency plans and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Manages all aspects of Communications Security and the development, implementation, interpretation, accreditation, risk management and maintenance of detailed Communications Security policies, plans, programs, standards. Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is required to have a Computing Environment Certification (LCMS-KMI). Incumbent is required to complete this certification within 9 months.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019.
• Overtime and on-call duty may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
• May be required to perform 24 x 7 shift work in support of operational IT related mission/after duty hours on call/emergency requirements.
• Subject to callback requirement to report to duty within 2 hours of notification due to mission requirements.
• TDY up to 15% may be required. Government regulations will be followed for all official travel.
• Employee must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• See Additional Information Section for additional conditions of employment.

Qualifications
CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".

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 Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions

Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by: supporting the installation's Communications Security (COMSEC) program by managing classified equipment and material, coordinating with the primary COMSEC Custodian by assisting with the execution of COMSEC and DOD policies and security requirements, and assisting with the installation of COMSEC accounts to ensure proper control, documentation, and compliance with established security requirements. 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 work independently that rarely requires editing or review 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 simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise.(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: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions.(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: identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must