This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Compliance, Risk, and Remediation (CRR), Data Breach Response Services (DBRS) serving as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering a complex information security program.
Major Duties: Plans, directs and coordinates a unified VA position on information security as it relates to Privacy and Security related breaches involving Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Personal Information (SPI). Coordinates VA Privacy and Security data breach program responses for external reporting requirements.
Provides data breach analysis utilizing the Privacy and Security Events Tracking System (PSETS), reviews the information provided, prioritizes relevant facts, analyzes and assesses the submission, point out errors, incomplete or inconsistent data, and illogical arguments or conclusions. Directs the planning, evaluation, and coordination of Privacy and Security breach issues within VA, including the Administration and Staff offices.
Provides coordinated responses and follow-up actions to Privacy and Security data breach audits and external oversight organizations and maintains secure files of such responses and actions as required. Synchronizes and reconciles VA's response to Federal-wide Privacy and Security breach related initiatives and proposals.
Develops privacy training materials and other communications to increase employee understanding of company privacy policies, data handling practices and procedures and legal obligations. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work role: Cybersecurity Code 732: Privacy Compliance Manager.
Develops and oversees privacy compliance program and privacy program staff, supporting privacy compliance needs of privacy and security executives and their teams.
For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (INFOSEC)/PD16736A Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compressed/Flexible: Available at Supervisor's discretion. Telework: Ad Hoc, as determined by Agency Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.
May require occasional travel. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit Position.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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