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Performs IT management work including systems administration, network management, cybersecurity, and IT project management.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-2210
This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR degree 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.
| Grade | Education Requirement |
|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree |
| GS-7 | 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement |
| GS-9 | Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree |
| GS-11 | Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. |
General Experience (GS-5): Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques.
Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
| Grade | Specialized Experience Required |
|---|---|
| GS-7 | 1 year equivalent to GS-5 |
| GS-9 | 1 year equivalent to GS-7 |
| GS-11 | 1 year equivalent to GS-9 |
| GS-12 | 1 year equivalent to GS-11 |
| GS-13 | 1 year equivalent to GS-12 |
| GS-14 | 1 year equivalent to GS-13 |
| GS-15 | 1 year equivalent to GS-14 |
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Military jobs that transition to GS-2210
Direct translation to federal cybersecurity positions.
Direct translation to federal software developer positions.
Direct path to IT Specialist positions. High demand across all agencies.
Strong technical foundation. Emphasize both technical skills and leadership experience.
Highest demand AFSC for federal cyber positions. NSA, CISA, Cyber Command recruit heavily.
Direct translation to federal IT Security Specialist positions. High demand across all agencies.
Direct translation to federal IT positions. Network/Systems admin experience highly valued.
Direct path to IT Specialist - Network focus.
Direct path to IT Specialist. High demand across federal agencies.
Direct alignment with federal cybersecurity roles. Clearance is a major asset.
High demand for cyber defense. CISA, NSA, Cyber Command actively recruit.
Direct translation. CTN/CWT cyber operations experience directly aligns with GS-2210 IT Specialist (INFOSEC) positions. NSA, CYBERCOM, and intelligence agencies actively recruit. TS/SCI clearance and cyber skills extremely valuable.
Direct translation to federal IT specialist positions.
Direct translation to IT specialist - data systems.
Strong networking background translates well. Highlight network architecture and troubleshooting experience.
Strong technical foundation. Navy IT training in networking, systems support, and communications transfers well. GS-7/9 accessible with experience alone. IMPORTANT: GS-11+ INFOSEC positions increasingly require DoD 8570 compliance (Security+, CompTIA certifications). Navy IT may need cert sponsorship or self-study for senior advancement. TS/SCI clearance provides hiring advantage.
IT maintenance and integration of intelligence systems. Cybersecurity and network skills directly applicable.
IT and communications systems overlap significantly. Network and satellite systems experience.
IT and network support directly applicable. LAN, routers, tactical networks experience.
Strong alignment but federal IT positions often require bachelor's degree or certifications (Security+, CISSP) that not all 25Bs possess. E3-E4 level soldiers may struggle without additional education.
IT Specialist for more technical cyber defense roles.
IT Specialist path for ISSO/ISSM positions.
IT Specialist path for network/communications focus.
IT Specialist path for UAS technical operations.
IT Specialist pathway for those focusing on technical collection systems.
IT overlap through network and transmission systems. Some network administration.
Technical systems knowledge and network analysis. SIGINT equipment and IP-based systems experience.
IT Specialist path for technical sensor operations roles.
Linguists are NOT IT specialists. Knowledge of SIGINT systems does not equal IT expertise. Only 35Ps who separately obtained IT certifications/education should consider this path. Stretch mapping.
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Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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