INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in Patuxent River, Maryland

Summary You will serve as a Information Technology Specialist in the Digitial Analytics Information and Technology Advancement Group, Digital Network and Application Department, of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. Responsibilities You will assist customers in responding to any inquiries received from higher review authorities regarding cyber security related elements of submitted documentation. You will maintain knowledge and understanding of advances in hardware, software, tools and techniques related to information architecture design and IT infrastructure. You will provide technical leadership to integrated team members in support of agency mission and project/program goals. You will ensure effective and efficient maintenance and operations workflow and practices to help improve availability and performance of systems and dependent environment. You will oversee Information Technology acquisition, deployment, and management of Information Systems for multiple networks across multiple distant sites. You will provide day to day operational support for Information Technology infrastructure. You will do all other tasks/duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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 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. 4. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 2. I have one-year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band (DS-05) or grade level (GS-12/13) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience include the following: 1) Demonstrating working knowledge of current acquisition laws, regulations, and practices sufficient to take procurement action analyses within the acquisition streamlining guidelines; 2) Providing technical support in all cyber security areas; 3) Assisting customers in responding to any inquiries received from higher review authorities regarding cyber security related elements of submitted documentation; 4) Developing and coordinating test plans focused on cyber security requirements for evaluation technologies, 5) Monitoring all systems/networks and assisting to resolve complex issues in network software and hardware; and 6) Researching and making recommendations in all areas of Information Technology acquisition investments. 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/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/ 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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.