Work schedule: Flextime and Alternate Work Schedules are available
Agency: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Summary
IT Specialist positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.
Major duties
- This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
- Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
- Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where cybersecurity duties occupy the majority of the work performed.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessment questions completed during the application process. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
How to apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the cutoff date of the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. Announcement cutoff dates: 7/13/2026 7/20/2026 7/27/2026 8/3/2026 8/10/2026 8/17/2026 8/24/2026 8/31/2026 9/07/2026 9/14/2026 9/21/2026 9/28/2026 10/05/2026 10/12/2026 10/19/2026 10/26/2026 10/31/2026 You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Careers at SSA at Careers@ssa.gov. Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided. Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
What to expect next
Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application. Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Source: USAJOBS (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) — https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/875461600
Cite this job as: JOBnaru™ — https://jobnaru.com/en/jobs/it-specialist-project-coordinator-social-security-administration-woodlawn-maryla · Posted 2026-07-07 · Original posting: www.usajobs.gov:443