Job summary

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Rapid Mission Integration & Interoperability Department (MX), Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare Division (MXQ), Systems Development Branch (MXQQ) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14.

Major duties

You will serve as a senior team member and technical advisor to develop and integrate cyber systems with Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) and Drake. You will be charged with leading the sustainment of Program Office defined Information Security requirements ensuring the continued security and operational effectiveness of these critical systems. You will be responsible for providing expert guidance in all matters pertaining to the information security functions for the JCREW Increment 1 Block 1 and Drake Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Family of Systems. You will be expected to establish and maintain relationships with program office leadership, NSWC Crane leadership, contractors, and technical representatives. You will be responsible to maintain required EW system certifications, research and development of tools to enhance collaboration and knowledge capabilities with the fleet, management of firewalls, and networks.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: evaluating and applying cyber security concepts, principles, and practices to identify deficiencies and recommend program solutions for the success and support of Fleet Support operations. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 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. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Evaluations

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY PROBLEM SOLVING ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. 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 ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.