An official website of the United States government
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.
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.
10/18/2024 to 01/17/2025
$26,975 - $80,737 per year
GS 3 - 11
Many vacancies in the following location:
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.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Internships - The duration of the Scholarship for Service internship starting May 2025 is minimum of 10 weeks, maximum 20 weeks.
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
OEE-SFS-12580277-25-TC
814786100
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.
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:
Applicants must submit:
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.
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.
To preview the application questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12580277
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):
The following instructions outline our process. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must complete the resume repository and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 01/17/2025 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
CUT-OFF DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Applicants who are tentatively eligible for this position based on their self-rating of their qualifications will be placed on a ranking list for further consideration. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Notice to Applicants - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is subject to the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Unless excluded by law, all CISA hiring officials and agency representatives are statutorily prohibited from asking applicants to disclose their criminal history record information prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. Applicants may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Human Capital Policy and Programs Subdivision at email cisa.ochco.hcp@cisa.dhs.gov within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by a CISA hiring manager or agency representative.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/814786100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the national effort to defend critical infrastructure against the threats of today, while working with partners across all levels of government and in the private sector to secure against the evolving risks of tomorrow. CISA's mission includes protecting the Federal Government's networks and physical infrastructure, to helping entities in the public and private sectors manage potential risk, to enhancing public safety communications at all levels of government. CISA's multi-faceted mission is home to a wide range of career fields including cybersecurity, program management, business administration, communications, and data science.
Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow.
