You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) in the Headquarters, U.S Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Directorate (J6), Partner Interoperability and Engagements Division (J69).

Duties

You will plan and execute communications interoperability forums (e.g. Command and Control Interoperability Boards, Interoperability Management Boards, etc.) with select foreign defense forces. You will provide program/project management functions to achieve interoperability goals, objectives, and requirements. You will provide support to foreign military sales cases affecting communications interoperability to include scheduling meetings, working with partners and program offices to implement solutions, and tracking associated FMS requirements. You will use automated project software systems to input and retrieve information for assigned IT/interoperability projects. You will prepare briefings, write information papers, perform analysis, and take other appropriate actions to support USINDOPACOM communications interoperability programs and engagement activities.

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 a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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 Tech Support Specialist, proficiency level Basic 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.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1.) Establishing and maintaining executive level secure communications (voice, data, and VTC), capabilities; 2.) Analyzing contracts, policies, procedures, and budgets to resolve IT questions/problems and complete projects; 3.) Managing schedules, planning goals, tracking, and completion of given IT projects and work load; 4.) Using automated project software systems to input and retrieve information for assigned IT projects; 5.) Investigating, analyzing, and effecting corrective action on complex telecommunications problems for new methods or procedures. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1.) Accomplishing integrated telecommunications support planning, development, programming, budgeting, and implementation; 2.) Resolving problems or issues to assure Interoperability Program commitments are met; 3.) Processing, planning, monitoring, and controlling IT projects; 4.) Planning and executing combined communications interoperability forums. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND HQ US Pacific Command Honolulu, HI 96701 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]