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Information Technology Specialist (ISSO)
Role at a glance
- Category
- GRC
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary range
- $143,913 to $187,093
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is hiring a Information Technology Specialist (ISSO) in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $143,913 to $187,093. Review the full details below and apply directly with Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic & minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Traditional rating & ranking of applications and veteran's preference does not apply. This position is part of the, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board & will be responsible to lead valuable risk analysis outputs & collaborate risk management activities. Qualifications: Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Basic Qualifications for Information Technology (IT) Specialist (ISSO) position(s): You must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. (You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of these four competencies on your resume, if you do not, you will be rated ineligible for further consideration.) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the four competencies above, you must meet the following: Specialized Experience Requirement: At the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualification: Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal Service that
Full responsibilities and requirements are on Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's application page.
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This role is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
About cybersecurity governance roles
Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.
How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance role
Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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