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SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Defense Contract Management Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$108,306 - $164,301

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team as a top expert in cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base, focusing on assessing and improving how contractors protect sensitive government information.

You'll guide policies, analyze compliance with security standards, and collaborate with military and other agencies to ensure strong defenses in defense contracts.

It's a great fit for experienced IT security professionals with leadership skills who enjoy strategic planning and problem-solving in a high-stakes government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at NH-03/GS-13 level or equivalent in Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity assessments
  • IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Expertise in developing enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and leading compliance analyses with NIST SP 800-171
  • Ability to provide strategic direction and policy guidance on cybersecurity management processes impacting DoD acquisitions
  • Experience collaborating with military services, civilian agencies, and government entities on best practices for contractor assessments
  • Supervisory skills to lead in-depth analyses and evaluations of cybersecurity preparedness

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement To qualify for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position.

To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Serving as a technical authority for an organizations Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity assessments.

Developing enterprise-wide initiatives to improve the practice of cybersecurity assessments throughout an organization.

Leading in-depth analyses of efforts regarding compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and its impact on cybersecurity for the purpose of assessing cybersecurity preparedness.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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.

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.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Major Duties:

  • Support the Center's mission and provides strategic direction and guidance for the agency in the area of Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity assessments.
  • Provides expert policy guidance on all aspects of the DIBCAC Center's management processes and their impact on the DoD acquisition process.
  • Works with the Agency, military services, civilian agencies, and other Government entities to determine the best practices for assessing and evaluating contractor activities and systems that impact the technical performance of DoD contracts.
  • Provides analysis and direction within the Agency and across the DoD agencies and Military Commands related to DIB cybersecurity management assessments best practices.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DCMA-PH-26-12842252-MP