SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

About the role

You will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) as the Deputy to the Command Chief Information Officer (CIO), in the Deputy Command Information Officer (109B), Information Technology and Cybersecurity (ITACS) Office (109) of Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Department Deputy and receive administrative direction from the CIO, who assigns program responsibility, allocates resources, and explains broad policy and planning program goals.
• Establish organizational priorities and strategic direction, determine resource allocation, and identify programs or infrastructures required to achieve goals within a domain of interest.
• Assist the CIO in providing leadership that involves implementing and supporting command and corporate initiatives, projects, and programs for defining, evolving, evaluating, and improving IT functions across NNSY.
• Translate strategic plans and technical guidance into objectives, strategies, and architectural guidance that affect the ability to support the customer base and perform the mission.

Requirements

• 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).
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must receive and maintain a Top Secret (T5) security clearance for a Critical Sensitive (CS) IT-I position; failure to obtain/maintain clearance may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• Must complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for official government purchases.
• Position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Supervisors have heightened responsibility for advancing government ethics; must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• May be assigned to work second, third, or rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 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:

• Experience serving as a senior federal leader or principal advisor to flag officers, senior executives, or command directors, with demonstrated responsibility for leading long-range strategic planning, developing command-level policies, and coordinating enterprise-wide operations.
• Experience directing complex technical programs and portfolios, including serving as a Government Task Manager, administering multi-site contract delivery, and applying structured change management principles to govern large-scale operational transitions.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing state-of-the-art automated technology advancements, data engineering, and enterprise-wide digital solutions (e.g., automated tools, hosting environments, and data processing) to resolve complex business processes and modernize legacy systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the Office of Personnel Management:

• GS-2210 Alternative A
• GS-2210 Alternative B

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 pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to scheduled appointments.
• During the application process you may opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency with similar positions in the local commuting area for 180 days from the announcement close date; opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor guarantee further consideration.
• Job requirements (security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary by hiring organization and position.
• Other hiring managers may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and policy.
• Federal annuitant information: selection of an annuitant is subject to DoD and Department of the Navy policy; see FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, proficiency level (752); incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications per DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL if determined Well Qualified (WQ); the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or grade held immediately prior to separation.
• ICTAP applicants: to be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. Must provide at time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action showing position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive ICTAP consideration. See ICTAP eligibility.
• 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 meeting competitive referral criteria.
• 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 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific