You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) in the G-6 of Special Operations Command USMC FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS CMD.

Duties

You will provide expertise in the field of new C4 communications systems capabilities involving analysis, security, and programming. You will provide recommendations to the Command and Division Chiefs on policy changes and technical matters pertaining to systems and operations. You will develop organizational policy and procedures for implementation of guidance from higher level authority and provide advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. You will evaluate impacts of new technologies on current systems and policies. You will serve as team leader responsible for completing projects that are important segments of much larger overall efforts. You will serve as a member of numerous multi-agency/national/international boards, committees, and panels in support of special projects or programs. You will review utilization requirements for equipment and/or contractual services, using a thorough knowledge of different computer equipment, their design characteristics and technological developments in the field.

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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• 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 are required to possess and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret SCI 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.
• 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 covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 801/802 Intermediate Level within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Develops and manages detailed life cycle management plans for identified MARSOC C4 systems. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Provides expertise in the field of new communications systems capabilities involving analysis, security, and programming. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Participates with decision makers in setting program goals and establishing priorities to support the organizational mission. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Provides technical guidance concerning the use and application of advanced techniques to the more difficult and precedent-setting problems encountered in the area of software and application interfaces. GS-13: In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, Your resume must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in overseeing planning, programming, budgeting, and management relating to the C4 programs; identify, evaluate, and act on new and emerging methods and procedures identifying solutions; provide acquisition policies and procedures for projects, proposals, and support; Integrate financial, contractual and inventory functions for life cycle requirements; and provide oral and written communication to a diverse audience. GS-12: In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, Your resume must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in planning, programming, budgeting, and management relating to the C4 programs; identify, evaluate, and act on new and emerging methods and procedures identifying solutions; provide acquisition policies and procedures for projects, proposals, and support; Integrate financial, contractual and inventory functions for life cycle requirements; and provide oral and written communication to a diverse audience. 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.

Contacts

• Address USMC FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS CMD PSC Box 20005 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]