IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC)

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• Remuneration 1: minimum: 90838; maximum: 118092; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year
• Pay plan 1: code: GS
• Low grade: 12
• High grade: 12
• Agency: U.S. Coast Guard

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Administering, configuring, and troubleshooting low-code/no-code applications within the Microsoft 365 Power Platform ecosystem (such as Power Apps, Power BI, and Dataverse); and Leading the development lifecycle of applications in compliance with established engineering and configuration management processes; and Establishing and tracking configuration management baselines for systems and their corresponding logistics items. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Job summary

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-12, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5ISC SENSORS and ELECTRONICS BRANCH in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

Major duties

- You will serve as a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC) and be responsible for developing and maintaining low-code/no-code data solutions to modernize logistics processes, improve data visibility, and support operational decision-making. . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Creating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting low-code/no-code solutions to digitize logistics related documents and processes for increased visibility & decision analysis Administering transition of legacy static logistics and maintenance documents (word, pdf) to dynamic datacentric models to support document creation and data sharing across multiple environments/document needs.

Deploying data centric application solutions to improve current processes for creating and analyzing logistics data to enable improved business decision making. Diagnosing and resolving issues with logistics processes and toolsets.

- Use data models to evaluate impacts on field staffing and support processes. Provide actionable analysis to support logistics improvements or resource proposals. Implementing routine updates, access controls, and baseline configurations across low-code/no-code platforms in alignment with agency IT policies and configuration management standards.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position. B. Information Assurance Management Level II (IAM-II) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

Requirements

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.

To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Under the provisions of direct hiring authority, rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply; therefore any responses to the questionnaire will not be used to determine a scored rating. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration.

The necessary competencies to perform this job are: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Data Management Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Information Systems/Network Security Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Operating Systems Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Problem Solving Technology Application To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13116604 The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications &/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation. CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles: CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position.

If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. Individuals must be well-qualified. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website.

USAJOBS listing details

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• Control number: 892833700
• Announcement number: 27-13116604-HQ-CB-DHA
• Announcement URL:
• Publication date: 2026-11-13T13:16:38.1330
• Applications open: 2026-11-13T13:16:38.1330
• Applications close: 2026-11-23T23:59:59.9970
• Posting display ends: 2026-11-23T23:59:59.9970
• Hiring paths: fed-transition, public

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