Summary You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) in the Communications and Networks Division, Engineering Department of NIWC ATLANTIC. Responsibilities You will serve as the technical subject matter expert to program leadership for Tactical Shore Systems Integrated Project Team (IPT) and the Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence (C4I) Department. You will champion innovative IT solutions and proactively identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to enhance IT infrastructure performance, security, and resilience. You will establish and enforce IT architecture standards and best practices, ensuring technical integrity, cybersecurity posture, and compliance with requirements. You will promote and operate within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to optimize program delivery and responsiveness. You will lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of IT policies and procedures. You will lead and mentor diverse cross-competency, geographically dispersed teams to execute appropriate engineering processes across all levels and phases of the managing engineering tasks and resources. You will represent the Command to Senior Executives with the authority to present and defend the activities position, influence resource allocations, and increase knowledge sharing of technical information. You will provide strategic IT leadership and guidance in the development, modernization, and sustainment of complex Navy C4I systems and supporting IT infrastructure. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NO-05 (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading and directing IT project oversight and performance monitoring activities, providing analysis, leading the development of IT policies, and developing technical implementation strategies. 1. Proven technical experience in Modernization, Engineering, Production, Cyber Readiness, and Sustainment of Navy C4I systems, with a focus on tactical shore systems. 2. Strong understanding and practical experience with Cloud Architecture. 3. Experience implementing automation solutions and testing strategies within complex IT environments. 4. Proficiency in DevSecOps principles and practices. 5. Knowledge and application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles. 6. General Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking concepts, cybersecurity principles, and software development methodologies. 7. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences with influence. 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
