To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: EDUCATION: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing your qualifications on education. Applications submitted without this information may not be considered. GS-11 Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR EXPERIENCE: Experience must be Information Technology (IT)-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: GS-11 Attention to Detail- Reviewing IT systems to identify vulnerabilities. Customer Service- Assessing the needs of IT project stakeholders. Oral Communication- Communicating IT security requirements to stakeholders. Problem Solving- Providing recommendations to resolve IT and/or system issues. GS-12 Attention to Detail- Monitoring information systems or networks to ensure compliance of security measures. Customer Service- Identifying the need for updates to security technologies. Oral Communication- Providing recommendations to other technical specialists on IT security issues. Problem Solving- Identifying potential security risk in IT systems and recommending solutions. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the qualification requirement listed above, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade level (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. GS-11 You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing AT LEAST FOUR of the following duties: Supporting and engaging with stakeholders and inter-agency in developing and analyzing risk management products focusing on national security; or Collaborating with a wide range of partners including internal partners to address full-spectrum cyber threats and vulnerabilities; or Applying basic knowledge of IT/cybersecurity program management and project management principles and techniques; or Ensuring awareness and compliance of information systems; or Applying IT/cybersecurity principles, methods, and tools in assisting senior specialists and management in defining IT cybersecurity requirements and implementing and supporting IT security applications; or Conducting risk assessments of installed information systems to identify protection needs of activities; or Assisting with the developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and coordination of cyber defense operations; or Providing customers with information/analytical support/guidance on Cybersecurity requirements. GS-12 You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing AT LEAST FOUR of the following duties: Coordinating risk management strategies and techniques with partners and stakeholders; or Maintaining and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders and inter-agency in developing and analyzing risk management products focusing on national security; or Assisting in the development of long-range plans for IT systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities; or Providing support in cyber operations, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and/or cyber threat hunting; or Integrating and aligning information security and/or cybersecurity policies to ensure that system analysis meets security requirements; or Applying IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods, and process engineering concepts and project management principles and methods; or Developing methods to collect and analyze metrics and trending data; or Managing the Information Technology (IT) planning process to ensure that developed solutions meet customer requirements. Four out of eight specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.