IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Summary

This position serves as a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Service Delivery Staff, Law Enforcement Services Directorate in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of this position is to support the administration, modernization, security, and continuous improvement of DOJ-OCIO biometric capabilities and national crime information systems, including JABS, CAS, JBIS, and the Disposition Reporting Service (DRS).

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) GS-2210-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports the operation and modernization of enterprise biometric capabilities and national crime information systems, including JABS, CAS, JBIS, and the Disposition Reporting Service (DRS). Evaluates contractor technical documentation, implementation activities, and operational performance. Supports the development, maintenance, testing, and implementation of continuity of operations, disaster recovery, contingency planning, backup, and restoration capabilities. Evaluates compliance findings and technical vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to improve the security and resilience of enterprise information systems. Participates in systems integration, interoperability testing, configuration management, and operational improvement initiatives. Qualifications

To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN), at GS-2210-12/13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Assist with the administration, maintenance or development of national-level biometric capabilities or law enforcement information systems or programs. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Provides support for the administration, maintenance or development of national-level biometric capabilities or law enforcement information systems or programs. Provides technical guidance and oversight to contractors, managing service level agreements, or driving customer engagement with federal, tribal, state, or local criminal justice entities. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/28/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/28/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12/13 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 09/28/2026, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) along with the results of the applied assessment. Qualified applicants who pass the US HIRE assessment, which is used to determine proficiency, will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. The Hiring Official may select any qualified candidate. Veterans' preference is not applicable. CTAP/ICTAP applicants must be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies and/or US HIRE assessment. Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Enterprise Architecture Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Information Management Information Resources Strategy and Planning Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Vulnerabilities Assessment Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13059498. Benefits

*Continued from Additional Information: Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Ebony Stephenson at [email protected]. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. Other Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. *Continued under Benefits