IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Policy (OMP), The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) pay charts for more information: Salaries & Wages (opm.gov). Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

In order to qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

This experience must have provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Experience leading IT modernization initiatives and implementing technology solutions in support of organizational mission and federal compliance requirements; and Experience overseeing information security programs and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA and NIST RMF; and Experience developing and implementing enterprise data governance strategies and architectures to support data modernization and interoperability; and Experience providing technical leadership and strategic direction for IT projects, including system modernization, emerging technology integration, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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.

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.

Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.

To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Major Duties:

Duties for the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Information Blocking GS-2210-15 include but not limited to: Serves as the principal coordinator among legal, policy, and technical teams to harmonize compliance strategies, resolve complex regulatory and technical challenges, and guarantee timely, secure, and standards-based data exchange.

Develops and oversees the execution of OIG's comprehensive enterprise data strategy to drive internal data and system modernization initiatives.

Directs initiatives to improve data quality through robust validation, metadata management, and lifecycle controls, enabling accurate, reliable, and actionable information for decision-making.

Provides executive oversight of OIG's information security program to ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates, including FISMA, NIST RMF, and HHS-wide policies, while supporting the Chief Information Security Officer's operational leadership.

Guides the implementation of risk management strategies and security controls at the enterprise level, ensuring they are embedded in system design and modernization projects.

Leads the strategic modernization of OIG's case management systems to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen investigative capabilities, and enable seamless data integration across programs and platforms.

Drives the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics across OIG to strengthen oversight, investigative, and operational capabilities.

Establishes governance frameworks and technical standards for responsible AI use, aligning with federal guidance such as the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI and OMB directives.

Supports the CIO in developing and executing the IT strategic plan. Supervises senior IT staff and cross-functional teams.

Represents the CIO in high-level meetings with HHS leadership, OIG executives, and external partners. Serves as Acting CIO in the CIO's absence. Performs other related duties as assigned.