IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Duties

• You will develop and maintain IT strategic and business support plans, ensure the security and integrity of MSC data and networks, and advise on policy, organizational, contractual and fiscal management issues.
• You will manage the Communications CIVMAR Mobile Training Team to support workforce development.
• You will develop training strategies to provide C4 systems and network expertise to the Communications CIVMAR workforce using both local classroom and onboard training methods
• You will provide direction to staff and contractors in analyzing and evaluating assigned IT and training to determine their overall quality and effectiveness, including curriculum, instructor and cost effectiveness.
• You will prepare, collect and report metrics that monitor and validate workforce readiness including the analysis of workforce data to assess the fit and fill status.
• You will plan, assess, conduct and research, and provide recommendations and corrective actions on the effectiveness of program operations.
• You will assess needs and/or provide updates as directed by management, develop plans, procedures and methods to correct or improve existing training programs or to initiate new training programs to meet training needs or management requirements

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, work role code (802), proficiency level (Intermediate)) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• The incumbent must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for DCWF role of (802 - IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) proficiency level (Intermediate).
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

GS-13 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience providing technical support for networks, C4 systems, cyber monitoring and training, documentation to users, ensuring smooth technology operations and user proficiency.
• Experience creating and maintaining materials, including documentation and guides for internal and external operational maintenance of all systems as presented by training institutes and processing financial requirements.
• Experience assessing communications and network training needs, and initiatives that are trained tailored to operational programs and systems.
• Experience processing, analyzing, developing, implementing, and evaluating internal operational readiness for training.

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Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Experience: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employment agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

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.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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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

There is no educational substitute for a GS-2210-13

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.