SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCY/PLN)

Duties

• You will supervise a team of senior technical specialists.
• You will plan, direct and evaluate the work of the branch, which provides IT security operational and policy support to the command, its subordinate units, and mission partners.
• You will manage the recruitment and selection process by interviewing and selecting candidates for positions, promotions and reassignments.
• You will identify and provide for the developmental and training needs of the branch to ensure the workforce is prepared to meet current and future mission requirements.
• You will direct the development, interpretation, and implementation of strategic and operational IT security policies for the command's area of responsibility.
• You will Ensure that all command-level IT security programs align with national-level policies from relevant national security agencies and governing bodies.
• You will direct the resolution of highly complex and unprecedented IT security issues that have a direct impact on mission capabilities and interoperability.
• You will represent the command at high-level meetings, conference, and working groups, presenting the organization's position on significant IT security-related matters.

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
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Occasional travel within the Area of Responsibility AOR (3-4 times/year, 5-15 days each).
• 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (752-Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner), proficiency level (723-COMSEC Manager).
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must also 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: 1) Expert Knowledge of IT & COMSEC: Comprehensive knowledge of Information Technology (IT) security principles, specifically focusing on communications security (COMSEC) and the lifecycle management of sensitive cryptographic materials and systems. 2) Policy Development Experience: Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing strategic and operational IT security policies across a large, complex organization or Area of Responsibility (AOR). 3) Supervisory/Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, and evaluate the work of a team of senior technical specialists (e.g., managing workloads, conducting appraisals, and enforcing EEO policies). 4) Executive Communication Skills: The ability to serve as a senior technical authority, providing authoritative advice to senior military/civilian leadership, and liaising with national-level agencies, foreign partners, and commercial vendors.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.