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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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SUPV IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$127,690 - $165,997

per year

Closes

January 24, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of IT specialists focused on planning, policy, and cybersecurity for defense systems, ensuring networks are secure and compliant with regulations.

It requires supervising staff, monitoring threats, and providing technical advice to support military cyber operations.

A good fit would be an experienced IT manager with strong leadership skills and a background in cybersecurity who thrives in high-stakes government environments.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-13 level in developing, designing, and implementing IT networks
  • Experience ensuring cybersecurity compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards
  • Proven technical advisement and leadership in programmatic support for cyber activities
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Excellent customer service skills, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions
  • Effective oral communication for briefing senior management on complex IT topics
  • Problem-solving abilities to address unique 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 Supervision/Management Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA FO-TRANSCOM/TC92.

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-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 developing, designing, and implementing information technology networks OR ensuring cyber security compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities OR providing technical advisement to programmatic support.

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:

  • Reviews correspondence for compliance with agency correspondence directives.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and supervision for subordinate employees to ensure the timely completion of assigned takes and projects.
  • Experience developing plans, programs, or training to enhance employee performance or career development.
  • Experience monitoring daily cybersecurity program activities, ensuring timely implementation of technical, operational, and managerial controls to protect the component's IT infrastructure and systems.
  • Experience tracking audit findings to ensure mitigation and conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls to determine their overall effectiveness.
  • Experience collecting information from various sources to monitor network activity and analyze behavior to identify and report events, protecting information, systems, and networks from threats.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-12864162-26JR