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SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CAFull-time$144–197K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–197K/yr
Location
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification

Job overview

The Supervisory IT Specialist (Network) serves as Deputy for Organizational and Quality Improvement in the Tactical Networks Division. The role supervises personnel and facilities, leads organizational improvement and process enablement, directs division-wide testing and quality standards, and oversees contracting and procurement execution. It also coordinates technology integration, cross-training, and workforce enablement across the Department and Center.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational ImprovementPerformance AnalyticsWorkflow AnalysisProcess EnhancementAutomationDivision-Wide TestingQuality Inspection and ControlAutomated Testing GatesSystem PipelinesContracting and ProcurementTask Order DevelopmentPersonnel DevelopmentTechnical CommunicationTechnical Project Leadership

Qualifications

One Year IT ExperienceOne Year Specialized ExperienceGS-13 or NM-04 Equivalent ExperienceDoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) in the TACTICAL NETWORKS DIVISION of NAVWARSYSCEN PACIFIC SAN DIEGO CA.

Duties

  • You will serve as the Deputy for Organizational and Quality Improvement for the Tactical Networks Division.
  • You will be responsible for the supervision, planning, and coordination of all civilian and contractor personnel (approximately 5–15 personnel) and facilities assigned to the Branch/Staff.
  • You will lead Division-wide Organizational Improvement (OI) and process enablement.
  • You will chair the 551 OI Integrated Product Team (IPT) to assess, discover, and implement tangible, executable improvements using OPM OAS results, analytics, and workflow automation.
  • You will serve as Division Test Director and primary quality gatekeeper, establishing and enforcing Quality Inspection/Quality Control (QI/QC) standards and integrating automated testing gates into CI/CD pipelines across the project portfolio.
  • You will lead Division-wide contracting and procurement execution strategy; oversee the Division Multi-Award Contract (MAC), support Task Order development (SOW/PWS), and mentor/audit Division CORs, ACORs, and Procurement Specialists.
  • You will coordinate with other Branch Heads, Project Managers, and Division Leadership across the Department and Center to support technology integration, cross-training, and workforce enablement.

Qualifications

I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Leading Division-wide contracting and procurement execution strategy; oversees the Division Multi-Award Contract (MAC), supports Task Order development (SOW/PWS), and mentors/audits Division CORs, ACORs, and Procurement Specialists. 2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: advising on leadership and technical training, identify skill gaps, and facilitate personnel development and transitions based on project needs and workforce capabilities 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: understanding and effectively communicating both technical and programmatic aspects of OI, testing governance, and acquisition efforts executed across the Division. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: independently being a technical expert handling challenging and complex technical projects and teams. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NM-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading organizational improvement initiatives by analyzing agency results, performance analytics, workflows to implement process enhancements, automation and/or directs division-wide testing and enforces quality inspection and control standards; integrating automated testing gates into system pipelines across multiple projects. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY DEVELOPING OTHERS MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is in the Science & Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Human Resource Management System pay band for Department of Defense laboratories. The pay schedule and pay band for all Supervisor Positions will be NM-2/3/4/5/6. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Network Operations Specialist, proficiency level Advanced. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. 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 the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. 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 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. 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/ 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 427 open IT Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–197K/yr
  • California median$104–152K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$101–140K/yr267 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $170K, is 31% above the California median midpoint ($130K) — in the top quarter of IT Specialist salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open IT Specialist jobs in California and 427 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; IT Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (335 postings).
Education
43 of the 427 open IT Specialist jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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