It Specialist (Infosec)
- Location:
- Virginia, Falls Church
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 13/01/2025
- End Date:
- 21/01/2025
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- 50% or less
About Pentagon Force Protection Agency
The mission of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) is to provide force protection, security, and law enforcement to safeguard personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources for the Pentagon Reservation and designated DoD facilities (hereinafter referred to as “the Pentagon Facilities”) within the National Capital Region (NCR), including the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), Adams County, PA. PFPA addresses the full spectrum of threats by utilizing a balanced approach of comprehensive protective intelligence and counterintelligence analysis, to include forensic and biometric-enabled information, to determine the appropriate protective posture for personnel and facilities; prevention, preparedness, detection; all-hazards response; DoD emergency management; support the lead response management agency during an emergency or crisis; and provide comprehensive threat assessments, security, and protection services for Office of the Secretary of Defense personnel and other persons conducting official business or visiting the Pentagon. The PFPA is the DoD focal point for collaborating and coordinating with other DoD Components, other Executive departments and agencies, and State and local authorities on matters involving force protection, security, and law enforcement activities that impact the Pentagon Facilities.
Job summary
This position is located in the Antiterrorism & Force Protection (ATFP) Division in Falls Church, Virginia. The functions of the ATFP Division are delineated in DoD, United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and Agency guidance documents. As an Information Operations (IO) Specialist on an Antiterrorism Risk Vulnerability Assessment (ATRVA) team, with the responsibility for performing National Capital Region (NCR) vulnerability assessments, and providing assessment and analysis expertise.
Major duties
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Evaluates and makes recommendations to Directors, Commanders, Defense Agency Heads, and Designated and Senior Officials of the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities on achievable means of enhancing communication networks and/or systems to ensure local distribution networks and supporting off-site commercial facilities have the capacity, survivability, reliability, and security to support the mission. Ensure the communications topology as shown in network diagrams matches the physical implementation. Conducts technical communications vulnerability assessments of computer networks, telecommunications and other communication systems that directly supports the Antiterrorism Force Protection, Mission Assurance and Defense Critical Infrastructure Programs at Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, and other agencies. Performs single-point critical node analysis of the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facility's telecommunications, other communications systems, and computer networks to include supporting infrastructure (power, ventilation, fuel, fire protection etc.). Provides recommendations to reduce system vulnerabilities due to natural and manmade incidents. Documents criteria, standards and techniques to guide and assist Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities communications staff in handling dynamic response design of communications infrastructure systems, and the analysis and design of difficult and unusual systems. Prepares assessment reports based upon vulnerabilities and concerns observed during Antiterrorism Risk Vulnerability Assessment visits.
Qualification
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ BASIC REQUIREMENTS Experience must be 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. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1) apply Information Technology principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system; 2) apply knowledge of the IT architectures and infrastructure, including design features and operational processes employed to ensure the security and integrity of communications networks; 3) apply knowledge to identify vulnerabilities, and to assess potential security violations or problem through analysis of communication and computer network systems. 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 qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Evaluations
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Information Technology Test and Evaluation Oral Communication Problem Solving System Analysis Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.