SUPV IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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• You will supervise the daily activities of a team of highly skilled subject matter experts who are responsible for a broad range of cybersecurity functions, primarily related to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• You will plan, direct, and oversee the work of branch personnel in fulfilling Cybersecurity requirements for NAVIFOR and its domain, with a focus on implementing and maintaining RMF compliance.
• You will ensure that all IT systems, sites, applications, and networks within the NAVIFOR domain comply with the DoW, DON Directives, Instructions, and other national-level policy documents in order to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• You will process packages through the planning, analysis, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, polices, procedures, collaboration process and tools.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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 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 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.
• 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 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 612 level advanced within 12 months of appointment

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
5. Information Technology Customer Support - Provide fuctional and/or technical support to customers to ensure validation of requirements and delivery of Information Technology capabilities.
6. Information Technology Project Management - Execute an information technology project from initiation to sustainment to fulfill established requirements that meet specified business missions.

Oversight and quality control of RMF authorization packages, ensuring compliance with DON CIO, DoD, and national cybersecurity directives. Experience interpreting and applying cybersecurity policies, directives, and technical guidance across multiple IT systems and commands. Technical expertise in evaluating vulnerabilities, applying cybersecurity principles, and validating remediation through vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., ACAS, HBSS, STIG checklists, and other cyber defense technologies). Developing and maintaining information system authorization documentation, including POA&Ms and continuous monitoring artifacts, ensuring system owners meet ongoing compliance requirements. Leading teams in the review and submission of RMF packages, balancing mission requirements with risk management to support timely Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). Providing supervisory leadership, including planning work, setting priorities, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and ensuring professional development of staff.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: ;br>
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.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ;br>
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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