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Posted: January 8, 2026 (7 days ago)

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IT SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$142,488 - $185,234

per year

Closes

January 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading data analysis to spot risks in software systems, managing IT and database projects, and giving expert advice to teams on solving complex tech problems for the U.S.

Cyber Command. It's a senior-level role focused on improving security and operations across government agencies.

A good fit would be an experienced IT professional with strong problem-solving skills and a background in cybersecurity who enjoys working on high-stakes defense projects.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-14 level in applying IT standards, networking, and security methodologies to protect critical systems
  • Experience implementing risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks
  • Knowledge of national and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, ethical guidelines, and principles
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Excellent customer service skills, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions
  • Effective oral communication for briefing senior management on complex technical topics
  • Problem-solving abilities to address unique, complex IT issues and anticipate problems

Full Job Description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-EMERGING TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE (EM3) .

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues.

I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-2210-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience applying information technology standards, networking concepts, and security methodologies to protect critical systems and implementing risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.

Experience with compliance in national and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, ethical guidelines, cybersecurity principles and security lapses.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

  • Directs extensive and comprehensive data analysis to identify potential risks areas in to migrate operational failure of fielded software.
  • Manages information technology, database management and/or life cycle system development.
  • Provides occupational, technical, and analytical advice to the staff.
  • Provides highly technical advice and assistance to information users such as programmers, system analysts, monitors, operators, vendors, functional specialists, and managers in the resolution of unique or unprecedented software problems.
  • Makes recommendations on new hardware and software involving information processing operational developments that will enhance the information processing and information management posture of multiple agencies/organizations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12848810-25AJR