IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH)

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

About The Position

This is a GS-2210-13 IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH) position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Enterprise Architecture Division (CG-671), in Washington, District of Columbia. The specialist manages information technology projects and serves as a senior technical expert, resolving complex issues and developing new standards. The role includes aligning enterprise IT architecture and strategy with agency goals and integrating major IT initiatives with the Federal Enterprise Architecture framework. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level. Applicants must demonstrate the required competencies at the stated proficiency levels. Education cannot substitute for experience, and the role has no positive education requirement. Within two years of entering the position, the employee must successfully complete Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I), Federal Enterprise Architecture Certification (FEAC), or management-determined equivalents. Employment is subject to applicable federal conditions, including U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration or exemption, a background investigation, and a Secret clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required. This is a bargaining-unit position, and federal salary payments are made by direct deposit.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, including facilitating cross-organizational analysis to identify collaboration and investment opportunities; developing an enterprise architecture plan aligned with agency goals; integrating major IT initiatives with the FEA framework; applying SELC principles to IT projects; and defining architectural standards and software reference models.
Meet the required competency proficiency levels: Attention to Detail—4; Customer Service—4; Decision Making—3; Information Management—4; Interpersonal Skills—4; Oral Communication—3; Problem Solving—4; Team Work—4; Technical Competence—4.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be registered with the Selective Service or exempt from registration.
Successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Complete FAC P/PM-I or a management-determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
Complete FEAC or a management-determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Disclose qualifying current or recent political appointee service to the HR Office.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical expert to resolve complex issues and develop new standards.
Facilitate cross-organizational analysis to identify collaboration and investment opportunities.
Oversee implementation of configuration changes across enterprise models.
Develop the enterprise architecture plan to align IT strategy with agency goals.
Define architectural standards and reference models for software components.
Integrate major IT initiatives with the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) framework.
Apply System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) principles to IT projects.
Manage information technology projects.