IT Specialist GS-2210-13, Information Management Division, Winchester, Virginia (FBI Only)

Who May Apply

Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations 

Opening Date: August 19, 2024 

Closing Date: August 30, 2024 11:59 pm (EST) 

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Tanya Culley at tjculley@fbi.gov 

Job Summary 

Position: IT Specialist, GS-2210-13 

Division: Information Management Division 

Unit: Technology Innovation Unit 1 

Location: Winchester, Virginia 

Working Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Core Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 

Salary: GS-13 $117,962.00-$153,354.00 

Full Performance level: GS-13 

Number of Positions Available: 1 

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Key Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• The FBI will consider a 25% relocation incentive, if eligible, on a case-by-case basis. This incentive will require a signed service agreement to remain in the location and position for two years.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

The Technology Innovation Section (TIS) supports the Information Management Division’s (IMD) mission, goals and objectives by developing innovative solutions and information management capabilities for the FBI and for the division’s internal partners. 

Major Duties 

• Act as a technical consultant addressing the most complex advanced systems projects as well as critical problems which confront the FBI in the realm of information technology (IT).
• Execute, coordinate, and monitor testing and implementation plans; conduct post implementation evaluations of IT systems to determine performance, adequacy and possible problem areas; apply quality assurance procedures to evaluate results; document system performance and validate data integrity; and, draw conclusions regarding IT capabilities in order to improve work operations.
• Integrate diverse platforms into existing architecture in order to increase/enhance the availability of applications and servers.
• Gather requirements from customers, analyze work processes in order to determine system requirements and perform maintenance in assigned areas.
• Mitigate INFOSEC risks to assigned systems in accordance with federal and FBI requirements and guidance.
• Conducts Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) activities on assigned ISs, including assessing the implementation of security controls, identifying vulnerabilities or weaknesses, develops a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) including specific cybersecurity countermeasures and risk mitigation strategies, implements a continuous monitoring strategy including audit logs reviews, vulnerability assessments and further flaw remediation.
• Investigates and reports cybersecurity incidents involving assigned systems, acts to protect affected ISs, recommends actions to correct or mitigate causes of incidents, and provides training or guidance to users involved in the incidents.

Qualifications and Evaluations 

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Information Management
• Technology Awareness
• Problem Solving and Judgement
• Interpersonal Ability

Specialized Experience (SE): 

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Mastery of, and skill in applying advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments.
• In-depth knowledge of, and skill in applying various IT design concepts and methods sufficient to provide technical guidance in the design, coding, testing, and debugging process.
• Mastery of, and skill in applying customer support principles, methods, and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of installed systems and services.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, and principles of computer systems analysis to analyze new software in assigned areas of responsibility; formulate viable automation approaches and alternatives; devise backup and recovery procedures; design specific software; and prepare work specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of project management, planning, and management control techniques as well as resource estimation and cost benefit analysis techniques relative to project management functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate complex IT solutions to technical and non-technical personnel to gain support for IT projects and subsequent funding, prepare reports, and develop presentations.
• Experience with Agile project management approach.

How to Apply 

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents 

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next 

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information 

Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.

Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.

Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated “Inconsistent.”

b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

The FBI will consider a 25% relocation incentive, if eligible, on a case-by-case basis, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.

Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to “substantially reimburse” an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.

Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.

Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.

Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

b. The month/year work began

c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)

d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

Nepotism 

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request 

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

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