SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties You will serve as the SUPV IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) in the CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS – INTEGRATED PLANNING ELEMENT (CO-IPE), JOINT FORCE HQ-CYBER at the US FLEET CYBER COMMAND. You will lead subject matter expert (SME) employees in performing a comprehensive range of functions to raise the overall defensive posture of the supported Combatant Command (CCMD) and its ability to respond to persistent threat actors. You will improve the planning process through synchronization and integration of team products, planning assessments and network security measures. You will provide expert advice/technical assistance for operational execution of cyber concepts which must be redefined to specifically address real-time operational contingencies. You will conduct after-action analyses of cyberspace events. You will lead cyberspace operations planning to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities and other designated systems. You will design strategies to prevent successful adversary cyber-attacks. You will attend exercise meetings, conferences, work groups, and other professional meetings relating to cyberspace mission area addressing concerns relating to Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO)/DoD Information Network (DoDIN) operations. You will perform all supervisory duties associated with first-level supervisors for direct-reporting team members. You will assign work to employees based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and employee’s capabilities and professional development needs. You will make informed decisions to optimize allocation of resources such as people, budget and materials. 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. MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 332, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. 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. You must successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph with No Deception Indicated (NDI). 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. You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. 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 Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Identifying cyber security threats and vulnerabilities by analyzing and evaluating secured networks. 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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: Collaborating with management and senior leadership developing and delivering presentations on complex strategic and operational level concepts. 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. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Presenting analytical findings to leadership and interpreting requirements along with recommending optimized courses of action (COAs) consistent with plans, directives, orders, regulations, and policies and procedures. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Verifying compliance monitoring through IA inspections, tests, and reviews. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: *Experience performing cyber defense trend analysis and reporting, assisting in development and interpretation of security policies, procedures, and guidelines. *Experience planning work to be accomplished by employees, setting and adjusting short-term priorities and assigning work to employees based on priorities and difficulty of assignments and employee's capabilities and professional development needs. *Experience evaluating products and procedures to improve the overall security of secured networks. *Experience reviewing computer technology developments applicable to system and network management, network security, and operations and maintenance. *Experience analyzing and evaluating secured networks and procedures and products to provide a recommendation to improve the overall security. This position is within the Work Category SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT at Work Level SENIOR, Series and Grade GG-2210-14. Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Irregular tours of duty, and/or extended duty will be required. 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. 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. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position. This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.