IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

About the role

You will serve as an IT Specialist (Policy Planning/Information Security) in the Information Technology Requirements Branch (Code 109.34), Information Technology Business Division (1093), Information Technology and Cyber Security Office (Code 109) of Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert for compliance, policies, and procedures for all IT procurements.
• Ensure all applicable new IT procurement requests are submitted through the mandated procurement system and monitor progress to ensure approval prior to procurement.
• Create and collect specification and justification requirements for IT procurements based on the acquisition method deemed appropriate.
• Verify IT procurement deliveries and receiving are acceptable per the specifications of the contract/delivery order, both physically and as invoiced.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must generally serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement).
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a civilian position is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is eligible for part-time, substantial, or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to obtain/maintain required clearance may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• May require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements; overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Requires rotating shift work.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment.
• Must complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience managing Information Technology (IT) procurement activities, including coordinating and processing procurement requests for IT hardware, software, and services.
• Experience coordinating execution of IT procurements command-wide, monitoring progress, and providing status reports to senior management.
• Experience coordinating financial aspects of IT procurements, including preparing budget estimates, facilitating funds transfers, and resolving funding issues in collaboration with funds administrators and the comptroller's office.
• Experience managing the preparation and submission of procurement requests, including annual maintenance contracts, and working closely with technical Points of Contact (POCs) to ensure compliance with procurement approval processes.
• Experience ensuring compliance with government procurement policies, including managing acquisition documentation, enforcing information security standards, and safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems through security policies and procedures.

Additional qualification information can be found from the Office of Personnel Management: Alternative A or Alternative B for the IT Management Series (2210).

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Schedule

• Subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Requires rotating shift work.
• May require travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.