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SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Defense Contract Management Agency

Department of Defense

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Salary

$108,306 - $145,858

per year

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March 22, 2026More DOD jobs →

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 to assess and improve cybersecurity in the defense industry, ensuring companies meet government standards to protect sensitive information.

You'll advise on key decisions, develop assessment plans, and act as a main contact for cybersecurity efforts.

It's a great fit for experienced IT professionals with strong leadership skills and a background in federal cybersecurity regulations, who enjoy solving complex problems in a high-stakes 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 assessment plans
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 compliance and its impact on cybersecurity preparedness
  • Ability to lead in-depth analyses of cybersecurity compliance with acquisition regulations
  • Supervisory experience in directing program resources and advising on mission issues
  • Non-remote position with negotiable location within DCMA sites, including Salt Lake City, Utah

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. DCMA Location Negotiable upon Selection. This is not a remote work position.

See DCMA Location List, not all locations may be available.

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:

  • Advise the Group Chief, on mission issues and decisions required in directing the resources of this program.
  • Serve as a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) point of contact for DIB cybersecurity organizations.
  • Develop intermediate cybersecurity assessment plans, objectives, and programs required to accomplish the mission.
  • Review industrial base cybersecurity for compliance with acquisition and cybersecurity regulations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DCMA-PH-26-12890552-MP