INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS & SECURITY))

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 Major duties: 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. Formulate, develop, and implement strategic plans, policies, and guidelines that govern the deployment, integration, and optimization of IT infrastructure across diverse international theaters. 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.

Education: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.