You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) within the Rapid Capability Engineering Group, Rapid Capability Solutions Department, UxS Systems Engineering Branch, and Ship and Air Integrated Warfare Division of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Webster Outlying Field.

Duties

You will serve as the Unmanned Mission Control System (UCMS) Lead in support of the Unmanned Carrier Aviation program office (PMA-268) and assigned air vehicle systems. You will provide authoritative expert guidance and rapid program/project management for technical and operational functions to include engineering/technical support in developing information technology rapid solutions. You will provide technical support and oversight for the development, acquisition, update, and test of C5ISR systems throughout the project lifecycle focused involving customers and aviation platforms. You will oversee the planning and execution of complex system/system-of-system unmanned system integration efforts that meet program cost, schedule and performance requirements. You will collaborate with sponsor and team members to ensure appropriate funding is received and executed in accordance with program, agency, and statutory financial requirements. You will function as an expert on matters pertaining to the resources required for the development and integration of unmanned control system technologies. You will formulate novel approaches using knowledge of related projects to resolve a variety of technological and/or corporate problems. You will coordinate efforts of a team of specialists engaged in performing highly technical activities across multivariate disciplines and throughout team-wide locations. You will liaison with others (e.g., technicians, professionals, etc.) on latest trends in technology.

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 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.
• 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 a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area, IT Project Manager, and Basic proficiency level within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized IT Specialist (INFOSEC) work experience equivalent to the DS-05 STRL Pay Band or equivalent GS-Grade Level (GS-12/13) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Providing technical direction and leadership to engineers, technicians, and IT professionals in support of manned and unmanned aviation systems; 2) Implementing and managing the execution of rapid integration projects involving of Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Combat Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, computer networks, IT systems and related aviation and electronic systems; 3) Leading technical innovation and organizational change to adapt with industry growth in technology; 4) Coordinating with internal and external contacts to develop immediate and future solutions in support of the warfighter; and 5) Directing the planning of resources to accomplish assigned program goals and objectives. Additionally, your experience in the information technology field has equipped you with knowledge, skills and abilities 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.

Contacts

• Address NAWCAD WEBSTER OUTLYING FIELD 17598 Webster Field Rd Saint Inigoes, MD 20684 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]