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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS & SECURITY)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Defense Security Cooperation Agency
- Department: Department of Defense
- Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-10-07
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-13
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for applying network, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise to drive strategic IT planning, assess viability/costs, develop budgets, and serve as principal liaison/advocate among mission owners, providers, and headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS & SECURITY) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a senior technical authority, Customer Support lead and Program Manager for the Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Common Information Technology (IT) Enterprise. Lead the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes to ensure IT portfolios are resourced effectively to meet global mission requirements.
Leverage in-depth cybersecurity knowledge to ensure all proposed architectures, systems, cloud solutions, and strategic initiatives strictly align with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity frameworks, proactively protecting enterprise data against sophisticated threats.
Lead cross-functional teams tasked with modernizing legacy systems, ensuring high availability, interoperability, and secure communications across complex coalition and joint force environments to maintain operational readiness. Monitor the execution of IT funds, conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses, and resolve complex financial discrepancies.
Negotiate complex service standards and agreements, establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and metrics to evaluate OCONUS IT service delivery.
Requirements & Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Contact
DHRS-D-DSCA@DLA.MIL · 614 692-0252
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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