About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Defense & Federal Cybersecurity/IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Cyber Excepted Service (CES) recent-graduate role. You will join a structured development program that combines formal classroom training with on-the-job experience to build practical cybersecurity and IT acquisition skills supporting mission-critical federal operations.

• Participate in a rotational training program to develop cyber and IT acquisition competencies
• Evaluate and support customer needs with an emphasis on acquisition and procurement processes
• Execute standardized IT workflows and directives that support resources and processes across the directorate
• Advise on IT-related acquisition tasks, including management and oversight of procured resources
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, deliver, and sustain combat-support IT solutions
• Follow federal cybersecurity and ITSM (IT Service Management) policies and contribute to continuous process improvement

---

Minimum Qualifications & Eligibility

Applicants must meet Recent Graduate (CES) eligibility requirements and the Basic Qualification requirement below.

• Recent Graduate eligibility: degree or certificate from an accredited institution within the previous 2 years — OR veterans who were unable to apply due to service obligations (veterans have up to 6 years from degree completion; DD-214 required)
• Degree requirement (one of the following):
  • Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management
  • OR a degree that included at least 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields above and required development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks
• Transcripts required; minimum cumulative GPA 2.50 (absence of transcripts or GPA will result in ineligible rating)
• Veterans must provide DD-214 to validate veteran eligibility

---

Experience Requirements (by GG level)

Your resume must describe at least one year of experience (paid or unpaid, including military service or volunteer work) that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success.

• GG-7: Assisting with documentation or tracking of ITSM processes (e.g., routine change requests, configuration data, gathering metrics)
• GG-9: Executing standardized ITSM workflows (e.g., processing change requests, maintaining CMDB accuracy)
• GG-11: Formulating recommendations for IT policies or enterprise improvements; analyzing infrastructure risk and coordinating mitigations with stakeholders

Candidates must explicitly describe how their resume meets the qualifying experience for the targeted GG level.

---

Conditions & Additional Information

• CES interns are not eligible for conversion to career/career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service; non-competitive conversion to designated CES positions may be available
• Trial/probationary period may be required if not previously completed in excepted/competitive service
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date
• Moving costs, relocation, or retention incentives are not authorized; recruitment/relocation incentives are not authorized
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Department of Defense annuitant policies apply where relevant
• Veterans’ preference will be applied according to CES procedures; supporting documentation is required
• Applicants may submit a cover letter (it will be forwarded but not used to verify qualifications)
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically; accommodation requests should be directed to the hiring contact

---

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $63,177 per year (estimated)
• Federal employment benefits apply — health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other standard federal benefits. Specific eligibility depends on appointment type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

---

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Attention to detail and ability to review IT-related work for accuracy and consistency
• Customer service experience in IT contexts; ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences
• Oral communication skills to report status of systems and projects
• Problem-solving using standard sources and procedures for routine IT issues
• Commitment to public service, efficiency in government, and upholding the Constitution

---

Education

Substitution of education for experience may apply at certain GG levels (e.g., superior academic achievement, graduate education). Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized credentials evaluator to be acceptable.

---

Notes for Veterans & Recent Graduates

• Veterans claiming special eligibility must submit DD-214 (failure to provide will render ineligible)
• Transcripts and GPA documentation required to validate Recent Graduate eligibility
• Candidates must meet Recent Graduate eligibility by the specified semester deadline in the original posting

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.