IT Specialist (McCain Fellows)

Position Overview

The John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship Program is a 1-year Department of War (DoW) development program for recent advanced degree graduates from a variety of academic disciplines. Although these appointments are temporary, Fellows who successfully complete the program are eligible for potential conversion into permanent positions if vacancies become available. Find out more about this Program on our website and LinkedIn page.

Required Qualifications

• Meet the Basic Requirements for GS-2210 Information Technology Management series, including a major study in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, or equivalent coursework.
• Alternatively, demonstrate the required competencies through your resume in accordance with the Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210, Individual Occupational Requirement.
• For GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level that demonstrates knowledge of approaches, techniques, and requirements of computer applications and integrative technology (e.g., AI), the ability to adapt technology solutions, and skills in research, issue analysis, and solution formulation.
• For GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 level showing ability to adapt technology solutions and conduct research and analysis; or a Ph.D./equivalent doctoral degree; or a combination of specialized experience and education.
• For GS-10 level: Possession of a master’s degree or equivalent, or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• Education Requirement: You MUST have a graduate degree (or higher) from an accredited U.S. college or university, earned no earlier than two years prior to program acceptance or within six months of the Fellow's Entry on Duty (EOD) date. Official transcripts are required for verification.
• All qualifications and educational requirements must be met by the application cut-off date and clearly documented in your resume, which should not exceed two pages. Include months and hours worked per week for each position to facilitate qualification determinations.
• If more than 10% of your undergraduate coursework was completed on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be supported by class standing or membership in an honor society.
• Note that one academic year of graduate education is defined by the credit hour equivalency as determined by your graduate institution.