Federal

IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Office of Inspector General ยท Department of Housing and Urban Development
๐Ÿ“ Salt Lake City, Utah GS-14 $125,776 - $197,200/yr
Posted: Jul 1, 2026 Deadline: Jul 8, 2026 (Closes in 5 days)

About This Position

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General. As a/an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information security and privacy program for the HUD OIG.

Qualifications

You are required to provide narrative responses to the questions. Suggested length for each job element is no more than 300 words. Please allow sufficient time to complete before midnight on the close date of the announcement. The narrative responses are expected to take one hour, at a minimum. Non-detailed and answers such as N/A, See Resumeฬ, etc. will be deemed ineligible.

Major Duties

Duties were described in the previous announcement.

Conditions of Employment

You are required to provide narrative responses to the questions. Suggested length for each job element is no more than 300 words. Please allow sufficient time to complete before midnight on the close date of the announcement. The narrative responses are expected to take one hour, at a minimum. Non-detailed and answers such as N/A, See Resumeฬ, etc. will be deemed ineligible.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will answer narrative response questions. Please be sure to allow sufficient time to complete the questions before the close date of the announcement. Failure to complete the narrative questions will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration will be given.

Your responses will be scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to determine your level of proficiency.

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your reฬsumeฬ and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Please note, any status updates will appear on the first announcement only. (26-HUDIG-12987827-MPA) Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

Required Documents

  1. All applicants are required to submit a resumeฬ, either by creating one in USAJOBS, or uploading one of their own choosing. However, only your resume under the original announcement will be used for qualification purposes. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.
  2. You are required to provide narrative responses to the questions. Suggested length for each job element is no more than 300 words. Please allow sufficient time to complete before midnight on the close date of the announcement. The narrative responses are expected to take one hour, at a minimum. Non-detailed and answers such as N/A, See Resumeฬ, etc. will be deemed ineligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) position at Office of Inspector General?
The salary range for this position is $125,776 - $197,200/yr. This is a GS-14 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) job located?
This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
You are required to provide narrative responses to the questions. Suggested length for each job element is no more than 300 words. Please allow sufficient time to complete before midnight on the close date of the announcement. The narrative responses are expected to take one hour, at a minimum. Non-detailed and answers such as N/A, See Resumeฬ, etc. will be deemed ineligible.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Jul 8, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Top Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.