Information Technology Specialist (APPSW)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
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Information Security Specialist
Government Publishing Office
Legislative Branch
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
More IT & Technology jobs →Closes
March 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing security programs to protect sensitive government information, including overseeing access controls, certifying secure spaces, and advising on physical security measures at the Government Publishing Office.
It focuses on handling classified materials and mitigating risks to ensure safe operations.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security protocols who is detail-oriented and enjoys working in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to PG-12 or higher in federal service
- Identifying, assessing, and managing operational risk factors
- Adjudicating levels of classification for information
- Recommending actions for personnel access, clearance eligibility, and safeguarding classified information
- Implementing and overseeing information and operations security programs
- Performing surveys to certify secure rooms and areas for classified storage
- Advising management on physical security system requirements and facility enhancements
Full Job Description
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.
We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.
If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Agency Force Protection, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
To qualify for the Information Security Specialist, PG - 0080 - 13 , you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 or higher in the federal service.
Specialized experience includes: Identifying, assessing, and managing operational risk factors. Adjudicating levels of classification for existing and proposed information.
Recommending actions for personnel access, clearance eligibility, and safeguarding classified information.
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).
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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/06/2026) to be considered.
Major Duties:
- Implements, oversees, and provides centralized control of the information and operations security programs.
- Performs surveys to certify secure rooms and areas for classified storage, meetings, and conferences.
- Advises management on physical security system requirements.
- Evaluates plans for facility enhancements to mitigate threats to GPO's classified information.
- Plans, develops, and implements personnel and information security programs, policies, and initiatives.
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