Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority_

Summary This serves as public notice for the use of Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. The position is located in the New Service Design and Development Branch, Office of Consular Systems and Technology, Bureau of Consular Affairs, (CA/CST/NSDD), in the U.S. Department of State. Responsibilities Serves as the technical leader, coordinating across products, providing strategic guidance, and advising on emerging technologies. Ensures that technical strategies align with the organization's goals. Supports shaping portfolio roadmap and ensuring alignment with architectural goals, business objectives, and strategic outcomes. Facilitates alignment with the organization's overall strategic direction. Establishes and maintains architectural standards and best practices. Ensures compliance with regulations and enterprise requirements, integrates cybersecurity, and manages risks across the portfolio. Leads solutioning efforts, innovation initiatives, and feasibility analyses to identify scalable and adaptable solutions that drive strategic outcomes. Acts as the primary technical liaison, fostering collaboration across product teams, enterprise architects, and partners. Ensures technical efforts align with strategic objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating, and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading the design and implementation of software solutions. Experience developing and maintaining software architecture standards. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing mentorship. Experience utilizing modern software development methodologies and tools. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your 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. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information · For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. · If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. · Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.