You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SECURITY) in the INFORMATION CYBER SECURITY DIVISION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER SECURITY OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will perform periodic audits of IA security procedures on shipyard computer systems, prepare documentation of deficiencies noted and initiate corrective actions to ensure compliance with the established program. You will perform risk and threat analyses in accordance with Government regulations. You will develop requests for accreditation of all shipyard computer systems and networks in accordance with Navy guidance/regulation, ensuring that accreditation support documentation is developed and maintained.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must earn and maintain appropriate credentials from the Cyber IT/CSWF Qualification Matrix (described in SECNAV M-5239.2).
• You will participate in a continuous learning program as described in SECNAVINST 1543.2. A minimum of 40 hours of Cyber IT/CSWF related continuous learning annually documented in a current Individual development plan.
• You must attain and maintain the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III professional certifications, as required by DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, within six months of the assignment to this position.
• A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations and available command funding and may require a service agreement.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 reviewing Information Technology (IT) control system programs to assess overall compliance with cybersecurity plans, policies, and alignment with business and mission requirements. Experience in Information Assurance (IA) as well as a wide range of computer hardware, operating systems, and networked communications techniques and protocols. Experience in Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) requirements, policy, and procedures which potentially affect Shipyard information systems and emanation security requirements. Experience regarding Executive Orders regarding the classification, declassification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by Federal Agencies. GS-9 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 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 developing system security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures. Experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures. Experience developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware and adhere to system security policies and procedures. Experience with systems security certification and accreditation (C&A) requirements and processes. ________________________________________ and _____________________________________ Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: 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. 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/. 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education:

Education substitution for GS-11 position:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Education substitution for GS-09 position:

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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.

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Contacts

• Address PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD HRO Building 44/1 Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]