Information Security Specialist (SSO)

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 112556; maximum: 146325; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: GS

Low grade: 13

High grade: 13

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Administering national security information programs involving Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and derivative classification, while managing SCIFs and collateral classified spaces to maintain full accreditation and compliance with national-level security requirements. Directing secure communications and classified network administration, developing and implementing policies and procedures governing classified communications systems in accordance with Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other applicable national security authorities. Interpreting broad policy directives and executive-level guidance, translating requirements into actionable agency-level security strategies, policies, and procedures that strengthen compliance and support effective implementation of national security programs. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications

Job summary:

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Major duties:

- WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a(n) Information Security Specialist (SSO), you will: Administer CDC's national security program, to include all Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI), collateral and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) security policies. Serves as CDC's Special Security Officer, responsible for all activities related to protecting national security information held and processed by the CDC, directing classified network administration, communication security (COMSEC), document control, property inventory, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), and collateral spaces across U.S. based CDC facilities. Develop, implement, and manage training programs ensuring cleared personnel participate in annual, refresher, and any required specialized training.

- Formulate and apply classified communication policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the agency can maintain classified voice, data, and video communications during both continuity of operations (COOP) and routine environments. Supervises a small contingent of positions; plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities for SCIF accreditation and implementation of national security program requirements. Review and analyze test data, makes technical judgments, and prepares decisions and recommendations concerning quality, acceptability, and need for changes and improvements. Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other Federal agencies engaged in classified and unsecure communications (data/voice/visual), contractors, state and local governments, public and private institutions.

- This position has 20% supervisory duties, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments. Resume Requirement Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Minimum Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement. Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified. Assessment Process SME Resume Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience. SME Structured Interview You may be invited to participate in a structured interview with one or more Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assess the required competencies for the position. Applicants who successfully pass the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the structured interview, to be considered for this position. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position. Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position.

Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill. Candidates in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Information Systems/Network Security Security Networking and Negotiation Security Program Administration Overstating 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. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13075968

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Control number: 891006100

Announcement number: HHS-CDC-DE-27 13075968

Announcement URL:

Publication date: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.0000

Applications open: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.0000

Applications close: 2026-11-10T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-10T23:59:59.9970

Hiring paths: fed-transition, public

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Search result snapshot observed: 2026-11-03T14:42:18.748584+00:00