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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Me: fed, stem major (but not CS major), 1500 occupational series

Is it possible to transition into the IT field (if I take industry certificate, such as https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity )? What is the chance of making a successful career change?

Under normal circumstances, is this position eligible for telework? I understand that it’s five days in the office now; I’m referring to the situation in 2029.[/quote]

The 1550 series is actually for Computer Scientists.  If one reads the CS qualification information (available at opm.gov), it is clear an industry certificate will not be enough to qualify for a 1550 series job.

There is a different OPM series, the 2210 series, for IT Specialist.  One often can qualify for one of those positions with industry certificates and such.  In some parts of the government, a 2210 can’t be promoted past GS-12 (because that part of the government views 2210 as a technician job).  In other parts of the government, a 2210 can be promoted to GS-15.

See this for more on 2210 qualifications:
“https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/”

At present, telework is increasingly rare across all civil service positions.  The main exception at present is for well-documented medical reasons.  IT Specialist jobs often require physical changes to IT equipment or cables, so those positions might be less likely to qualify for telework.  It varies, but at present I would expect most people to be in the office every work day.[/quote]

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