IT Specialist (Policy Planning/Information Security) - NAVFAC OSF

Summary

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) in the COMMAND INFORMATION OFFICE DIRECTORATE of NAVFAC OSF.

Duties

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You will serve as an Echelon II Headquarters Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the Cybersecurity Commissioning (CyCx) program.You will execute the Echelon II responsibilities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process as defined in DoD Instruction 8510.01, RMF for DoD Information Technology and OPNAV Instruction 5239.1D, Navy Cybersecurity Program.You will enforce standardization and conduct quality assurance reviews prior to establishing RMF checkpoints.You will track cybersecurity and CIO office data and metrics to ensure compliancy with all CIO related tasking.You will oversee and ensure that the appropriate security posture is implemented and maintained for command information systems, Operational Technology (OT) Facility Related Control Systems, and programs.You will draft, modify and maintain command core cybersecurity policies.You will coordinate a variety of complex and unusual security issues with other commands, higher echelons, and external organizations to address cybersecurity requirements when there is a lack of complete agreement on procedures or objectives.

Qualifications

You must have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT- or OT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Implementing and testing backup and recovery data for networks; Providing contingency planning for a variety of network security events. 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. IT- or OT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Providing expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations to stakeholders. 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. IT- or OT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Providing briefings to customers. Coaching, mentoring and challenging peers and/or subordinates. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT- or OT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Coordinating complex cybersecurity issues. In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, you must have 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 performing duties such as: 1. Executing all phases of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes to secure and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATO). 2. Developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity programs, policies, and strategies to align with mission requirements and regulatory standards. 3. Overseeing system security postures and advising leadership on risk mitigation while evaluating and modifying IT policies based on new guidance. 4. Applying DoD and DoN enterprise tools-such as VRAM and the DoD Scorecard-to conduct quality assurance reviews and track FISMA compliance. and 5. Enforcing Defense-in-Depth architectures and methodologies to ensure the continuous confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data. 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.

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. In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. 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.

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