Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Leading and overseeing enterprise level information security programs and engineering activities for complex IT systems. Directing security engineering teams in applying secure systems development life cycle (SSDLC) principles; Developing and reviewing security architectures; conducting risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security testing and evaluation; preparing and managing system security documentation (such as security plans, categorization artifacts, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring deliverables); Ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements (e.g., OMB, NIST, DHS, DOC); and providing authoritative security guidance to senior leadership, program managers, and technical staff. Representing an organization in high visibility security engagements with oversight bodies or interagency representatives and supervising staff involved in cybersecurity or IT security operations. Technical Competencies (Condition of Employment): In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 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. 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 06/18/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.