Job Listing ID:
4496171
Job Title:
IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Portland
Date Posted:
05/21/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:
Summary Serve as an IT Specialist for hydroelectric industrial control systems (ICS), generating equipment and appurtenances responsible for the conceptual and detailed design, application, selection, installation, failure analysis, repair, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance support, commissioning, and testing of electrical and computer systems as utilized in hydroelectric powerhouse and pumping plant applications. Responsibilities Work independently to define IT security requirements for ICS. Perform IT network analysis and security functions. Serve as a system and network administrator for the HDC Automated Controls and Cyber Security Branch lab network and any industrial control systems (ICS) testbeds in development. Participate in or lead teams defining IT security requirements. Support the installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of a wide variety of technologies used for the ICS or OT system installed at the hydroelectric power plants. Perform routine, well-defined design tasks using established standard designs and design guides.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) GS-07:
Specialized and Other Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes providing technical assistance and support on computer security and/or assist with network cyber security compliance for industrial controls. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail
- see OPM Qualification Standard (2) Customer Service
- see OPM Qualification Standard (3) Oral Communication
- see OPM Qualification Standard (4) Problem Solving
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OPM Qualification Standard OR Education:
One full year of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
OR Superior Academic Achievement:
Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing
- You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts.
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