This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. You will serve as the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the Corporate Operations Department, ACIO/Information Technology Division, Cybersecurity Branch (Code 1043) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

Duties

You will assist in ensuring all actions are complete and the Assessment and Authorization package is deemed satisfactory before submission either internal or external to NSWC Dahlgren to obtain authorization or accreditation. You will develop the necessary information and artifacts needed to consider the strategy for maintaining the vast number of IT assets that are maintained in the Core Assessment and Authorization packages. You will help facilitate completion of applicable Assessment and Authorization documentation. You will ensure accurate, current and complete information and data is entered and maintained in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) repository. You will work with the core package team, the Assessment and Authorization Team Lead, and the Cybersecurity Branch Head to help develop standardized Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) training. You will assist in the preparation for and participate in actual or simulated cybersecurity inspections and assessments. You will assist in reviewing Firewall Modifications, Software and Hardware Approvals, Technical Configuration Board Waivers, Endpoint Security Solution Waivers, Public Key Infrastructure Waivers, and provide input and feedback. You will assist in tracking hardware and software compliance, including, but not limited to support; and Department of the Navy (DON) Application and Database Management System (DADMS). You will assist in monitoring and tracking IAVA compliance, ACAS scans and STIG compliance for the Core Assessment and Authorization Packages. You will assist in reviewing and provide input regarding IT Purchase Requests for consideration before approving or denying the request. You will attend various meetings as necessary to maintain awareness or provide guidance, direction or any other input.

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
• 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 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.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment polygraph examination.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 612 (Security Control Assessor), proficiency level Intermediate. You will be required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoD Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11 and GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying Information Technology (IT) security principles to monitor and evaluate systems compliance with cybersecurity requirements. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) knowledge of general Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties and responsibilities; (2) knowledge and experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) or other Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience, including hands-on experience with shepherding A&A packages through the applicable authorization/accreditation process; (3) expertise with conducting and reviewing scanning (e.g., Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)), reviewing and implementing Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and using the DoD/DISA STIG Viewer tool. 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 NAVSURFWARCENDLD 6149 Welsh Road Suite 203 Dahlgren, VA 22448 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]