Information Technology Specialist

Summary

You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST in the AUV ENGINEERING BRANCH (N944) of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.

• You will provide strategic oversight for system performance, integration, and configuration, ensuring high reliability, security, and compliance with organizational and national cybersecurity standards.
• You will act as a specialist in troubleshooting and resolving critical IT issues affecting operational readiness, making decisions to prevent or mitigate disruptions in mission-critical systems.
• You will serve as an Authority to Operate (ATO) Lead for all IT systems within the Ocean Projects Department.
• You will provide advice and recommendations to senior management regarding ATO policies, processes, and compliance strategies.
• You will serve as the DoN Application and Database Management System (DADMS) Representative, ensuring accurate reporting and coordination of IT asset inventories and ensuring compliance with Navy and DoD policies.
• You will oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Cybersecurity and Information Assurance standards.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 451, 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 411, 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 441, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• 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.

AND

• Experience overseeing the administration and optimization of enterprise-wide IT architecture spanning…