Do you have the skills and experience to deliver state-of-the-art technology and collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans? If so, join the Office of Information Technology and be part of VA's digital transformation. As a IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in the Office of Chief of Staff, you will have the opportunity to enhance the productivity and efficiency of VA employees to deliver quality IT services to Veterans and their families.
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Contribute extensive substantive input to organizational goals and vision statements, official policies or directives, strategic artifacts, and other materials that impact the Department and the broader industry and public spheres, while ensuring proper compliance with relevant requirements. Review service performance reports to identify significant issues or variances, initiate corrective actions, and ensure outstanding issues are followed up.
Develop methods to monitor and measure risks, compliance, and assurance efforts. Provide expert-level technical policy and planning guidance, as well as technical direction and oversight, to offices executing IT software and automation, information assurance, information security, technology investments, and initiatives.
Direct and streamline IT guidance and provide oversight of all technical activities affecting the organization, including the development of IT and security policies, technical and strategic plans, system and network integration plans, engineering plans, and information assurance designs in support of OIT's critical systems.
Evaluate program resourcing levels, identify poorly performing systems or contracts, and recommend corrective actions, including reorganization or reassignment. Lead and coordinate cross-functional, interagency, or Department-wide working groups to support program optimization and new program implementation. Coordinate and manage the overall service provided to a customer end-to-end. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit Position.
This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: NCWF Codes: 805 IT Program Auditor - Conducts evaluations of a IT program or its individual components to determine compliance with published standards. 801 Program Manager - Leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates, and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with agency or enterprise priorities.
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 (Plcypln)/PD19825A Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Telework: Ad Hoc, as determined by Agency Policy. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
The work environment involves everyday risk or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level.
This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $164956 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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