Information Technology Specialist (Security)
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized government-wide Direct Hire Authority. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply for this vacancy. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit
The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits, reviews, and investigations of NASA programs and operations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement and to assist NASA management in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. The OIG consists of approximately 200 auditors, analysts, specialists, investigators, attorneys, and support staff at NASA Headquarters in Washington DC, and NASA Centers throughout the U.S.
The Office of Audits (OA) conducts independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA operations. The OA provides a broad range of professional audit and advisory services, performs focused reviews of specific management issues, comments on NASA policies, and is responsible for oversight of NASA audits performed under contract or by other Federal agencies. The OA helps NASA accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NASA operations and by deterring fraud, crime, waste, and abuse. This is a drug-testing designated position Occasional travel may be required A one-year probationary period may be required Successful completion of a security investigation will be required Permanent Full Time Serves on a team that is responsible for participating and/or conducting management technical audits and reviews, particularly those with wide or significant effect upon the promotion of NASA and NASA OIG Information Technology (IT) services and initiatives. Plans, develops, and conducts audit programs of technical and project management activities including IT security and other initiatives. Prepares written reports to clearly articulate audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Responsible for providing input for short and long-term planning activities within the IT Directorate involving evaluation of NASA IT activities and systems. Consults closely with other NASA OIG staff involved in evaluating and investigating information technology security processes and incidents.
Serves as a technical point of contact for a wide variety of information technology systems audits requiring integrated analysis of a number of different information systems areas.
Conducts reviews of NASA IT systems to identify and target system or security weaknesses. Recommends/develops methods and statistical and mathematical models to identify abnormalities and system vulnerabilities.
Participates in the establishment of overall IT audit priorities for NASA OIG. Reviews objectives of various audits with team leaders before the start of assignments. Counsels on techniques to be used. Makes recommendations on auditing matters complicated by sensitive issues, undefined audit boundaries, and scarcity of information on potential findings.
Works on and with teams in specialty areas such as quality assurance reviews and studies of significant scope. Provides technical advice to auditors in the continuing study, revision, improvement, or adjustment of the auditing of IT systems at NASA.
U.S. citizenship is required.
All candidates meeting the qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official without rating and ranking.
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized government-wide Direct Hire Authority. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply for this vacancy. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit
You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level performing duties such as:
Knowledge of, and skill in applying basic IT security principles, methods, and practices to ensure the application of appropriate IT security measures and evaluate established IT security methods and procedures to prepare recommendations for changes in methods and practices. Documents work performed using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling to describe the purpose, nature, timing, extent and results of the work performed; conducts research to identify and retrieve data.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED
Experience: GS-09:
A masters or equivalent degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. In order to be creditable, education must be related to the position being filled with a major study of computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.
You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level performing duties such as:
Working knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles, methods, and practices to ensure the application of appropriate IT security measures and evaluate established IT security methods and procedures to prepare recommendations for changes in methods and practices. Ability to provide technical advice on aspects of planning for and conducting activities related to IT security and other IT initiatives. assists in obtaining and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED
Experience: GS-11:
A Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. In order to be creditable, education must be related to the position being filled with a major study of computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.
In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must have IT-related experience in each of the following four competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume.
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the
services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information
or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and
services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
AND
Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on EACH of the IT-related competencies listed below. These competencies should be evident in your resume.
A writing sample may be required at the time of interview.
Additional qualification information for this job series can be found from the following Office of Personnel
Management web site:
/ This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of approximately SIX typed pages, or approximately 32,000 characters including spaces. NASA does not accept resumes uploaded to USAJOBS from a second source or documents attached through USAJOBS' document attachment feature.Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to complete a short series of additional questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application. You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open.If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume and supplemental questions to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume Operations Center, Mailstop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements. If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a complete resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested. All applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide. Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration. Candidates for NASA positions are evaluated using our automated staffing and recruitment system, NASA STARS, which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.At NASA, we pride ourselves on efficient and timely recruitment actions, and you can normally expect to learn the outcome of the selection process in a fairly short period of time. In addition, to ensure that you can measure progress for yourself, NASA provides you with regularly updated information on the status of the vacancy announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time in grade by the closing date of the announcement.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.U.S. citizenship is required.
This position is announced under Direct Hire authority. Recruitment for this position will follow guidelines established by the Office of Personnel Management for use of Direct Hire authority.
Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
This position is being recruited at the GS-12, GS-13 and GS-14 grade level.
Relocation expenses may be paid consistent with NASA's policy.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized government-wide Direct Hire Authority. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply for this vacancy. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit
The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits, reviews, and investigations of NASA programs and operations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement and to assist NASA management in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. The OIG consists of approximately 200 auditors, analysts, specialists, investigators, attorneys, and support staff at NASA Headquarters in Washington DC, and NASA Centers throughout the U.S.
The Office of Audits (OA) conducts independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA operations. The OA provides a broad range of professional audit and advisory services, performs focused reviews of specific management issues, comments on NASA policies, and is responsible for oversight of NASA audits performed under contract or by other Federal agencies. The OA helps NASA accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NASA operations and by deterring fraud, crime, waste, and abuse. This is a drug-testing designated position Occasional travel may be required A one-year probationary period may be required Successful completion of a security investigation will be required Permanent Full Time Serves on a team that is responsible for participating and/or conducting management technical audits and reviews, particularly those with wide or significant effect upon the promotion of NASA and NASA OIG Information Technology (IT) services and initiatives. Plans, develops, and conducts audit programs of technical and project management activities including IT security and other initiatives. Prepares written reports to clearly articulate audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Responsible for providing input for short and long-term planning activities within the IT Directorate involving evaluation of NASA IT activities and systems. Consults closely with other NASA OIG staff involved in evaluating and investigating information technology security processes and incidents.
Serves as a technical point of contact for a wide variety of information technology systems audits requiring integrated analysis of a number of different information systems areas.
Conducts reviews of NASA IT systems to identify and target system or security weaknesses. Recommends/develops methods and statistical and mathematical models to identify abnormalities and system vulnerabilities.
Participates in the establishment of overall IT audit priorities for NASA OIG. Reviews objectives of various audits with team leaders before the start of assignments. Counsels on techniques to be used. Makes recommendations on auditing matters complicated by sensitive issues, undefined audit boundaries, and scarcity of information on potential findings.
Works on and with teams in specialty areas such as quality assurance reviews and studies of significant scope. Provides technical advice to auditors in the continuing study, revision, improvement, or adjustment of the auditing of IT systems at NASA.
U.S. citizenship is required.
All candidates meeting the qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official without rating and ranking.
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized government-wide Direct Hire Authority. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply for this vacancy. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit
You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level performing duties such as:
Knowledge of, and skill in applying basic IT security principles, methods, and practices to ensure the application of appropriate IT security measures and evaluate established IT security methods and procedures to prepare recommendations for changes in methods and practices. Documents work performed using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling to describe the purpose, nature, timing, extent and results of the work performed; conducts research to identify and retrieve data.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED
Experience: GS-09:
A masters or equivalent degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. In order to be creditable, education must be related to the position being filled with a major study of computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.
You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level performing duties such as:
Working knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles, methods, and practices to ensure the application of appropriate IT security measures and evaluate established IT security methods and procedures to prepare recommendations for changes in methods and practices. Ability to provide technical advice on aspects of planning for and conducting activities related to IT security and other IT initiatives. assists in obtaining and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED
Experience: GS-11:
A Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. In order to be creditable, education must be related to the position being filled with a major study of computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.
In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must have IT-related experience in each of the following four competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume.
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the
services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information
or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and
services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
AND
Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on EACH of the IT-related competencies listed below. These competencies should be evident in your resume.
A writing sample may be required at the time of interview.
Additional qualification information for this job series can be found from the following Office of Personnel
Management web site:
/ This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of approximately SIX typed pages, or approximately 32,000 characters including spaces. NASA does not accept resumes uploaded to USAJOBS from a second source or documents attached through USAJOBS' document attachment feature.Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to complete a short series of additional questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application. You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open.If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume and supplemental questions to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume Operations Center, Mailstop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements. If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a complete resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested. All applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide. Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration. Candidates for NASA positions are evaluated using our automated staffing and recruitment system, NASA STARS, which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.At NASA, we pride ourselves on efficient and timely recruitment actions, and you can normally expect to learn the outcome of the selection process in a fairly short period of time. In addition, to ensure that you can measure progress for yourself, NASA provides you with regularly updated information on the status of the vacancy announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time in grade by the closing date of the announcement.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.U.S. citizenship is required.
This position is announced under Direct Hire authority. Recruitment for this position will follow guidelines established by the Office of Personnel Management for use of Direct Hire authority.
Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
This position is being recruited at the GS-12, GS-13 and GS-14 grade level.
Relocation expenses may be paid consistent with NASA's policy.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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