Information Technology Specialist

Duties * You will collaborate with Submarine support commands to develop and implement cybersecurity policies and guidance for the Submarine Force. * You will develop and implement Cybersecurity policy and procedures to ensure protection of critical information systems including Navy Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) systems. * You will ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. * You will develop policies and procedures for threat and risk assessment, planning, risk management, program management, training, evaluation and communication with senior management. * You will participate in DoD and DON committees to develop and promote best cybersecurity practices. * You will serve as the Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet spokesperson on cybersecurity matters. * You will advise senior submarine force management on risk levels and security posture, cost-benefit analysis of information security programs, policies, processes, and systems. * You will promote awareness of security issues among management and ensures sound security principles reflect in the organization's vision and goals. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * This position will act, when directed, as the Atlantic Submarine Force Director for C4I in the director's absence. * Employee must be a U.S. citizen. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government issued Passport. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * Position requires access to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Employee must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented (TS/SCI) Information. * The applicant must also be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on adjudicative standards set forth in the intelligence community policy 704 series for continued employment. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area PROGRAM MANAGER level ADVANCED within 12 months of appointment. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. * Experience and skill in applying advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish difficult and complex assignments such as developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of Cybersecurity policies, guidance, and services throughout the Submarine Force. * Experience in state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, metrics, testing, configuration management, and their interrelationships to evaluate technical advancements. * Experience writing and speaking to address complex technical and controversial issues, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports and statements. * Experienced with submarine-specific information systems, submarine force cybersecurity policy and integration of internet protocol (IP) with submarine communication systems. * Experience with Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: * INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND PLANNING
* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM DESIGN
* ORAL COMMUNICATION
* PROBLEM SOLVING
* TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT
* WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineli

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