Naval Air Systems Command is hiring: IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in La

Summary You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist in the SE & ALRE Group, Mission Operations & Integration Department, Digital Engineering Division, Cyber Branch of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE. Responsibilities You will administer information assurance (IA) programs to support the operation of information technology (IT) networks or infrastructures. You will develop action plans or milestones to achieve information assurance (IA) program objectives. You will perform life cycle maintenance planning and analysis of information technology (IT) systems for optimal performance. You will monitor operating systems to ensure functionality, performance, and availability of services. You will brief managers on the planning, design, and development of information technology (IT) systems throughout an organization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must 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 performing duties such as: 1) Planning, coordinating, managing and directing the execution of certification and accreditation (C&A), and IA processes that directly support NAVAIR's enterprise systems; 2) Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating to ensure accreditation of systems; identifying, tracking and monitoring IA security deficiencies; assisting with the implementation of risk management strategies; and contributing expertise in formulating a successful software/system assurance program; 3) Providing expert support to customers for IA program technical matters, ensuring DoD, Navy and NAVAIR policy is appropriately tailored and included in technical requirements, program and contractual documents and is consulted with in making technical and programmatic decisions; 4) Anticipating technical issues that could lead to information assurance problems and taking appropriate action and recommending project adjustment or redirection as deemed necessary to achieve satisfactory and result; 5) Developing new hypotheses, designs, or analytical techniques for complex subject matter utilizing critical judgment and systems scientific techniques; 6) Participating in IA projects, conferences and meetings and professional organizations for the purpose of receiving, evaluating and disseminating project results and technical information. 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 an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. 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 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/ 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. 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. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.