IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) as the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) Installation Lead in the Network Installation and Support Branch of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI.

The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $156,715).

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Duties

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• You will serve as senior technical and operational lead, directly supporting the CANES Deployment Lead in the planning and execution of CANES installations aboard submarine platforms.
• You will provide technical leadership in managing competing priorities, resource allocation, and schedule development to ensure the successful completion of multiple concurrent CANES installation events.
• You will support resource planning, tracking installation milestones, resolving technical, logistical and schedule related issues, and maintain adherence to established installation schedule.
• You will identify technical requirements as applied to the implementation, management, installation and support of network and enterprise services aboard submarines.
• You will coordinate communication among installation teams, stakeholders, and external partners (Alteration Installation Team, On-Site Installation Coordinator , Type Commander and Ship's Force) to ensure mission is met efficiently and effectively.
• You will leverage advanced technical expertise to support the planning, implementing, securing, and maintaining of submarine network systems.
• You will work independently on technically complex assignments; this role leverages advanced expertise to execute submarine network system migrations and upgrades with operational impact.
• You will review and apply technical documentation for installations and providing post-installation support and validation of system functionality following CANES implementation.
• You will lead the technical lifecycle for submarine network systems, from planning and implementation to security and sustainment.
• You will interpret and validate all technical documentation for installations, direct comprehensive post-installation acceptance testing, and directing the certification that the system is fully operational and secure.
• You will generate technical solutions for and direct the execution of the most complex system migrations and upgrades, ensuring mission readiness.

Requirements

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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 441, 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.
• This position will require you to lift/ carry up to 15 pounds.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: knowledge of Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems and Submarine Network Systems. Proven ability to analyze problems and developing options and recommendations. Established skill in leading and coordinating among installation teams, stakeholders, and external partners. Exceptional ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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:

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.

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:

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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