You will serve as Force Communications Director, Control, Communications & Information (C4I) (N6) on the staff of COMSUBFOR.

Duties

You will direct all IT service operations and tasked information assurance directives for a 3-Star command headquarters and supported commands. You will manage Atlantic Submarine Force Communications and Broadcast Operations. You will manage COMSUBLANT execution of Combatant Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, and Fleet Cyber Command information assurance (IA) tasking and reporting. You will manage the Navy-wide execution of STRATCOM-directed cybersecurity changes to NC3 Conditions and the execution of NC3 support for world-wide Defense Condition changes. You will advise the 4-Star JFMCC STRAT Commander. You will provide the lead Navy operational input in the design and development of NC3 modernization and NC3 Next Generation. You will oversee submarine information warfare issues to include IT and the flow of information for decision support, sensor, weapons, and navigation tactical systems. You will direct operations research studies and modeling as needed to aid in formulating C4I policy. You will directly/indirectly supervise a staff of 185 personnel. You will act as liaison between staff and higher management, gives technical advice to subordinates. You will manage performance through appropriate rewards and corrective actions. Applies position management principles and techniques.

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.
• 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 will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Experience, mastery knowledge and understanding of the military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships with a thorough knowledge of management and leadership methods and techniques. (2) Experience, mastery knowledge of and skill in managing Broadcast Control Authority (BCA) operations. (3) Experience and in-depth knowledge of US and NATO BCA management operations, Fixed Submarine Broadcast System (FSBS) capability, configuration, and limitations, Submarine Satellite Communications (SATCOM) capabilities and limitations, electronic communications security and cryptographic key management, and submarine tactical network systems, and Nuclear Command and Control Communications. (4) Experience and mastery knowledge of DOD and DON information assurance policies, cyber security requirements, and the current and evolving Submarine Force networking environment to include the Navy's certification and accreditation processes. (5) Experience and familiarity with Navy Marine Corps Intranet/ Commercial Construction Sector (NMCI /COSC) contract processes; use of Program Budget Information System for Information Technology (PBIS-IT), and the Information Technology Procurement Request (ITPR) systems to manage CIO responsibilities. (6) Experience and mastery knowledge of networking and familiarity with afloat and ashore networks, the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) and submarine communications systems; including Common Submarine Radio Room. (7) Experience and familiarity with DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF), Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS), Project Management, Cyber Security and DOD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PBBE) process; to manage C4I requirements and Modernization planning, Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-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.

Contacts

• Address COMSUBFOR Norfolk Norfolk, VA 23551-2492 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]