IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Appsw/Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Provides for the development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and modification of major finance and/or accounting automation information systems. Analyzes functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to identify development or modification approaches that meet mission objectives. Participates in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer and functional representatives and technical personnel to clarify requirements. Prepares system change and programming specifications, including programming instructions, inputs, outputs, structures, and other analytical products documenting functional and technical requirements. Prepares and executes tests for system software validation, reviews test results for effectiveness, and takes corrective actions as needed. This is a national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security clearance. The position may be subject to DoD 8140 foundational qualification requirements within 9 months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months. Occasional travel is required. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is limited and may be provided only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet suitability requirements for Federal employment and maintain favorable security eligibility; the position may require access to classified information and a security clearance.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Demonstrate IT-related competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-11, including developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; conducting systems requirement reviews; and applying IT principles and practices in the software development process.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, specialized experience, education, 90-days-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date, unless otherwise indicated.
New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position; failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, operate, maintain, and modify major finance and/or accounting automation information systems.
Analyze functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to identify development or modification approaches that meet mission objectives.
Participate in systems requirement reviews and coordinate with customer and functional representatives and technical personnel to clarify requirements.
Prepare system change and programming specifications, including programming instructions, inputs, outputs, structures, and analytical products documenting functional and technical requirements.
Prepare and execute tests for system software validation.
Review test results for effectiveness and take corrective actions based on testing results.