SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Duties

• You will serve as the branch head and direct a program segment that performs technical and administrative work.
• You will direct administrative services which support and directly affect the operations of a complex military operation.
• You will apply analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of NMCI services to improve information systems (IS) and networks.
• You will be a security advocate, responsible for program management and formulation of Cybersecurity IT guidance and procedures.
• You will focus on the integration of Cybersecurity information policy structure.
• You will advise and brief superiors on sensitive policy issues and problems, makes recommendations in critical areas, and initiates authoritative professional action as necessary.
• You will demonstrate and apply subject matter expertise within the scope of DoD and Navy policy, regulations and internal protocols.
• You will recommend, consider, evaluate, and utilize appropriate Cybersecurity measures and protection methods to meet program goals and objectives.
• You will serve as lead to develop long-range plans for Cybersecurity/network security systems.
• You will analyze and interpret Cybersecurity policies and develops, updates and/or recommends improvements.
• You will conduct vulnerability assessments and analysis of security requirements for new or modified Information Systems.
• You will have direct supervisory management responsibility for civilians assigned to your branch that constitute a major duty occupying at least 25 percent of the position's time.

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.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, Systems Security Analyst, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• 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.
• 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 demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading the implementation of information technology cyber security operations (e.g., Network Accreditation, Network Management, Cybersecurity Management) to support organizational goals.

Your experience must also reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk and protection needs.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: applying information systems security principles, policies, and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to system, networks, and data.

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialist on critical IT issues.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: identifying conflicting system interface problems and developing solutions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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: .

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13 .