IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

U.S. Fleet Forces Command · Fort Meade, MD · Today

Information TechnologyPart-time

About the role

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) in the DEPARTMENT OF WAR INFORMATION NETWORK (DOWIN) OPERATIONS, DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS (DCO) DIVISION, OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE of US FLEET CYBER COMMAND. This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO), DoW Information Network (DoWIN) Planner on cyberspace operations capabilities for highly advanced technical and diverse cyber operations and training functions.
Facilitate and inform operational processes that require leveraging DCO effects in support of Service and Joint warfighting and mission requirements.
Contribute to and lead efforts to identify and assess vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential shortfalls in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT assets and associated data.
Contribute technical and functional expertise to investigation of persistent or controversial issues and definition of proposed courses of actions (COAs) for leadership consideration and endorsement to resolve these issues.
Evaluate reporting (e.g., Battle Damage Assessments, Mission Reports) to assess the effectiveness of tactical plans in supporting commanders’ decisions during real-time cyberspace operations.
Foster integration of cyberspace operations initiatives and support efforts to ensure team members maintain awareness of validated strategic and operational Combatant Command requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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.
Within the Department of War (DoW), 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.
MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 332, proficiency level ADVANCED; the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
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 must successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph with No Deception Indicated (NDI).
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.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.

Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled.

You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

Attention to Detail — Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples: Developing detailed plans and orders supporting cyberspace operation requirements.
Customer Service — Works with clients and customers 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. Examples: Collaborating with cyberspace operators to identify and levy requirements for intelligence collection and analysis.
Oral Communication — Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples: Explaining and defending project results and justifying recommendations and findings.
Problem Solving — Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples: Assessing all aspects of unique and difficult cyberspace operations problems.

In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, you must have qualifying experience such as:

Experience utilizing enterprise computer networking concepts, network security architectures, and core cybersecurity principles.
Experience developing operation plans, incident response procedures and mission-focused operational orders.
Experience applying structured planning methodologies, such as the Joint Planning Process, to complex operational mission requirements.
Experience maintaining cyber threat situational awareness, evaluating technical vulnerabilities, and assessing operational impact to mission assurance.

This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-11.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. 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.

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.

The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.

In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position.

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. 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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. Irregular tours of duty, weekend, and/or extended duty will be required.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.