IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Entarch)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. This role serves as a Senior IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Enterprise Architecture), providing an enterprise-wide framework and approach within Information and Technology. The specialist will identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes utilizing emerging technologies. They will lead studies and develop technical and business case analyses for implementing new technologies, presenting findings to senior management. Additionally, the role involves delivering consolidated overviews of enterprise project portfolios for executive leadership, providing in-depth analysis and recommendations on project prioritization. The specialist will also provide technical expertise and systems analysis for IT/network/cloud computing implementation, migration planning, and expert consultation during execution.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation
Suitable for Federal Employment
Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
Must meet DoD 8140 policy series requirements, including completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
Attention to Detail: Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness about attending to detail.
Customer Service: Assessing client needs, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, and satisfying expectations; knowing about available products and services; commitment to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication: Expressing information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately.
Problem Solving: Identifying problems, determining accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and making recommendations.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes: providing oversight and analysis for an organization's information technology (IT) systems projects as it relates to system architecture, such as planning, development, and defining IT rules and requirements; analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, and assessing an IT enterprise structural framework.

Nice To Haves

This national security position may require access to classified information.
The position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
Moving expenses may be paid.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants.
Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
Pay will vary by geographic location.
Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
A one year probationary period may be required.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Travel requirement is Seldom.
This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications.
Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service.
Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.
Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.
If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.
Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Serves as a Senior IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Enterprise Architecture), providing an enterprise-wide framework and approach within Information and Technology.
Identifies opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes utilizing emerging technologies.
Leads studies and develops technical and business case analyses for implementing new technologies, presenting findings to senior management.
Delivers consolidated overviews of enterprise project portfolios for executive leadership, providing in-depth analysis and recommendations on project prioritization.
Provides technical expertise and systems analysis for IT/network/cloud computing implementation, migration planning, and expert consultation during execution.