{"id":3259948,"url":"https://alion.io/job/usda-supervisory-information-technology-specialist-information-security","title":"Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)","company":{"id":36337,"name":"Usda","domain":"usda.gov","url":"https://alion.io/company/usda","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Kansas City, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":150359,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":150359},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Summary\nThis position is located in the Technology Office under Rural Development (RD).\n\nThe Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) position serves as the Deputy Assistant Chief Information Officer (DACIO) of RD; who is responsible for managing divisions responsible for the design, development and release of technology systems for all enterprise business functions and its maintenance.\n\nUSDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section.\nDuties\n\n The DACIO proactively works with business units and ecosystem partners to implement practices that meet agreed-on policies and standards for information technology.\n\n The DACIO works with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization. Implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to RD systems security policies.\n\n The DACIO is responsible for the strategy, and oversight of the Solution Delivery (Application Development); Infrastructure and Operations; Enterprise\nArchitecture; Financial Mgmt; Audit and Internal Controls; Business Engagement and other programs\n\n Oversee the creation, promotion, and enforcement of IT application development methodology and oversee end-to-end delivery of RD IT solutions from technical requirements definition to solution monitoring and maintenance.\n\n Oversee a variety of risk management activities related to IT to ensure the achievement of business outcomes where the business process is dependent on technology.\n\n Requirements\nConditions of employment\n\n You must be a US Citizen or US National.\n\n Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.\n\n Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.\n\n The U.S. Government utilizes Trusted Workforce 2.0 to implement Continuous Vetting (CV) as a-whole-of government approach to personnel security. If selected for this position, you will be subject to continuous automated record checks of criminal, financial, and public record databases throughout your period of eligibility or employment, replacing traditional periodic reinvestigations.\n\n Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.\n\n Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.\n\n Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.\n\n As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.\n\n Qualifications\n\n Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, and specialized experience as defined below:\n\nTime in Grade GS-15: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.\n\nSpecialized experience is defined as: Experience providing strategic and day-to-day leadership to an application support focused team, fostering collaboration, driving technical excellence, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.\n\n-Served as senior risk executive for RMF/ATO decisions, implementing NIST SP 800-53 controls, continuous monitoring, and POA&M management improving FISMA maturity for the organization.\n\n- Experience providing people-focused leadership grounded in accountability, fostering a culture where team members are empowered, supported, and responsible for delivering high-quality outcomes.\n\n-Built coalitions across business programs, privacy, and procurement offices to accelerate delivery; reduced cross-functional blockers and improved stakeholder satisfaction.\n\nThere is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level.\n\nExperience 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.\n\n Education\n\n Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.\n\n Additional information\n\n Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.\n\n Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). \n\n Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.\n\n Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information.\n\n If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.\n\n This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy.\n\n Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.\n\n Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\n You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.\n\nYou will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):\n\nAccountability\nCustomer Service\nDecisiveness\nFlexibility\nInterpersonal Skills\nProblem Solving\nResilience\n\nThe USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.\n\nOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.\n\nTo view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100617\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\n\n The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.\n\nResume that includes:\n\nPersonal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications. 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