IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT) with Security Clearance

Duties

• You will diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events.
• You will develop and deliver technical training to educate others or meet customer needs.
• You will establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
• You will develop and evaluate existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
• You will serve on agency and interagency policy boards.
• You will advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials.
• You will promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound cyber principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• You will interpret, evaluate, and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents to policy.
• You will assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities.
• You will define and integrate current and future mission environments.
• You will design/integrate a cyber strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization's strategic plan.
• You will draft, staff, and publish cyber policy.
• You will monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
• You will seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders.
• You will provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users.
• You will review, conduct, or participate in audits of cyber programs and projects. 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), 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
• 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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Position is subject to recall during times of crisis as directed by Detachment Lead or Battalion Headquarters. Compensatory time may be required.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (411,752), proficiency level (Intermediate) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle and requires a valid driver's license.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Qualifications You are required to have information technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following nine competencies, as defined:
• Attention to Detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• Decision Making-Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Information Management- Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills-- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
• 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.
• Problem solving-- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

In addition to you experience demonstrating the nine competencies above you are required to 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. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by: Installing and configuring hardware, software, and peripheral equipment; troubleshooting user system issues; administering system access; monitoring system performance; and developing and evaluating cyber policies with stakeholders. This position is within the Work Category Professional at Work Level Full Performance, Series and Grade GG-2210-12.

Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: 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 At a minimum, all CES employees in the Professional Work Category require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Some groups in this category, however, may have a positive education requirement that cannot be replaced with experience, such as a requirement for a particular type or level of an academic degree. 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. 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. Policy information may be found at: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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, info 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. CES employment and placement actions will be consistent with equal employment opportunity principles, including part 1607 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations.

The CES occupational structure aligns with the mission categories, work categories, and work levels to ensure positions are established and maintained to accomplish the DoD cyber mission, as prescribed in DoDD 8140.01. The CES occupational structure facilitates position classification procedures for aligning civilian cyber work to the appropriate pay band or grade range. Through the occupational structure, the CES allows for work to be assigned and positions to be organized in a way that best accomplishes the mission, while upholding the merit principle of equal pay for work of equal value.

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