CISA - Scholarship for Service (SFS) Intern - Accepting Resumes, Transcripts, and Service Letters

Summary

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This is a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)resume repository for ONLY current SFS scholarship recipients. CISA is interested in recruiting SFS scholars to participate in the FY25 internship cohort. This program provides students with on-the-job training to prepare them for a career in the federal government in a cybersecurity related field. Selectee(s) will receive a time-limited appointment in the excepted service.
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Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
10/18/2024 to 01/17/2025

Salary
$26,975 - $80,737 per year

Pay scale & grade
GS 3 - 11

Location
Many vacancies in the following location:

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Remote job
Yes - This position is remote work (long distance remote) and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.

Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Internships - The duration of the Scholarship for Service internship starting May 2025 is minimum of 10 weeks, maximum 20 weeks.

Work schedule
Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)

5201 Miscellaneous Occupations

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Credentialing

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
OEE-SFS-12580277-25-TC

Control number
814786100

This job is open to

Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency
Open to Scholarship for Service (SFS) recipients pursuing an associates, bachelors, or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis, or accepted for enrollment, in a qualifying higher educational institution.

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Duties
This position is remote work (long distance remote) and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.

Typical opportunities within CISA can include, but are not limited to, the following occupations:

Program Assistant (Cyber) Series 0303

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Technical Support) Series 2210

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:

This is a developmental position with assignments and training directed towards providing the incumbent with the capability of performing the full scope of duties as described in similar higher graded positions. The overall responsibilities of this position are substantially the same as those covered in similar higher graded positions except the incumbent does not have the in-depth knowledge and experience required for the full performance position and will work under closer supervision. As experience is gained and training received, the incumbent is given progressively more responsible assignments directed towards the more senior level positions.

Work assignments are cybersecurity focused and are intended to expose the incumbent to cybersecurity, including, practical application of the principles, concepts, work processes, methods, techniques, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the Information Security (INFOSEC) and cybersecurity field.

The incumbent receives on-the-job training in selected assignments, intended to develop the knowledge and skills of the cybersecurity/IT field. Emphasis is on cybersecurity and IT security in order to acquire a basic understanding of the IT security environment. Training assignments introduce the incumbent to principles, concepts, regulations, and work processes to the foundation of cybersecurity/IT.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

The duration of the Scholarship for Service internship starting May 2025 is minimum of 10 weeks, maximum 20 weeks.

This position requires a pre-employment drug test. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Qualifications

BASIC ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must submit:

Resume. (Please see required document section)

Copy of current unofficial transcripts no more than 30 days old. Please provide transcripts from all institutions attended and degrees obtained if applicable.

Scholarship for Service (SFS) service agreement letter.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED PRIOR TO FINAL SUBMISSION.

Your grade level will be determined by your education level, please see below:

GS-03: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.

GS-04: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study, 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.

GS-05: Completion of 4 full academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree, 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours.

GS-07: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education, determined by school or 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.

GS-09: Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours.

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Education
You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent (e.g., letter from the registrar, acceptance letter, unofficial transcripts) showing eligibility for the educational requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Updated enrollment verification documentation will be required if you are selected.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Additional information

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6).

The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum base pay, GS-03, step 1 up to the maximum base pay, GS-11, step 10. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted based on locality. General Schedule (GS) locality pay tables for all areas may be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: Salaries & Wages.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, unless to do so would create an undue hardship to the agency (29 CFR )). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the CISA Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (OEDIA) by sending an email to with the subject line, "Reasonable Accommodation Request @ CISA." In the email itself, you must include your name, vacancy announcement number(s), and state your intent to seek a reasonable accommodation. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. For more information or inquiries, please contact the CISA Reasonable Accommodation Program at

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Scholarship for Service (SFS), veterans' preference does not apply.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, transcripts, and SFS service agreement letter) and the responses you provide on the application questionnaire.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.

1. RESUME: Your resume MUST show a detailed description of your job-related qualifications to include start and end dates with the month and year and hours worked per week for all jobs listed. For Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09). Be clear and specific when describing your work history as human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience . Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please view Resume & Application Tips.

2. COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter will not be used to determine your qualifications but will be included with your resume if you are referred.

3. EDUCATION: Submit a copy of your most recent official transcript, official documentation of registration, a tuition bill, or, if you are a new student, a copy of your acceptance letter from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, name of the educational institution, declared degree program, course title(s), credits completed, grade, date of completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and date of degree conferral. If selected, updated enrollment verification documentation will be required.

4. SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERVICE (SFS) service agreement letter.

5. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( only submit if applicable ):

VETERAN DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 or equivalent).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of active service, rank/grade, expected character of service (i.e., honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement). NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If selected, a DD-214 must be provided prior to appointment.

10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need to submit a SF-15 and provide an official document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your overall compensable service-connected disability rating (NOTE: Your overall percentage must be clearly shown), and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference

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