The Federal Job Series 2200 – Information technological (IT) includes a lot of different administrative and technical jobs that help federal agencies design, build, use, and keep up information systems and technological infrastructure. This series is very important for the federal government’s digital operations because it makes sure that technology is used safely, efficiently, and creatively to achieve mission goals.

The GS-2210 – Information Technology Management Series is the main job family in this field. It comprises jobs like IT specialists, cybersecurity analysts, systems administrators, and network engineers. To do these jobs well, you need to know a lot about IT principles, such as systems analysis, software development, data management, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture 1. Managing complicated IT projects, building and keeping systems up to date, and making sure that federal IT policies and security standards are followed are all common parts of the job.

The 2200 series makes a difference between IT users and IT experts. IT professionals are people whose main jobs are to design, build, and manage IT systems. IT users are employees who use technology to complete their jobs but don’t build or manage it. This difference is significant for sorting and qualifying things.

Candidates for jobs in this series usually need a mix of education and experience in IT-related industries. For instance, to get a job at the GS-5 or GS-7 level, you could need a degree in computer science, information systems, or a similar field, or the same amount of experience. Higher-level jobs (GS-9 and up) need more specialized experience or advanced degrees. All levels must show that they have basic IT skills such being able to pay attention to details, help customers, solve problems, and communicate.

The 2200 series also has interpretive guidelines to help agencies figure out if a job is IT work based on the most important knowledge needed, like knowledge of data storage, software applications, cybersecurity, and networking.