INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Summary

You will serve as an Architecture Specialist at the GG-13 grade level in the Hopper Global Communications Center (GCC), N6 CyberSecurity Department primarily responsible for work that involves the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization.

Duties

• You will brief senior leadership on complex transformation engineering plans, presenting clear return on investment (ROI) and mission-readiness metrics.
• You will cultivate strategic partnerships across intelligence agencies, Department of War (DoW) commands, and contractor facilities to synchronize information technology (IT) efforts.
• You will design and manage the enterprise framework using Department of War (DoW) Architecture Framework and modern modeling methodologies.
• You will serve as a critical member of the Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF), directly enabling authorizations to operate (ATOs) on classified networks.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 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. 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. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector such as: 1. Design and manage the enterprise framework using DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and modern modeling methodologies; 2. Engineer detailed network and accreditation diagrams detailing hardware, software, ports, protocols, and services (PPSM) and enforce rigorous compliance with Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity policies across all architectural layers; 3. Establish and promulgate IT standards for both in-house development and contracted initiatives; 4. Lead architectural governance and IT portfolio management activities to ensure strict alignment with the target architecture; AND 5. Brief senior leadership on complex transformation engineering plans, presenting clear ROI and mission-readiness metrics. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

Education

N/A 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: Oral Communication Cybersecurity Enterprise Architecture Information Technology Configuration Management Information Technology Knowledge Management Information Technology Systems Analysis This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Other Information

This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position in specialty area [65 - Enterprise Architecture] and as a condition of employment incumbents of the position are required to comply with the DON Cyber IT/CSWF Program requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2, which include: -- 1. Earn and maintain appropriate credentials from the Cyber IT/CSWF Qualification Matrix (described in SECNAV M-5239.2) associated with the specialty area and level commensurate with the scope of major assigned duties for the position to which you are assigned, and; -- 2. Participate in a continuous learning program as described in SECNAVINST 1543.2. A minimum of 40 hours of Cyber IT/CSWF related continuous learning annually documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor."This position performs a primary cyber work role of [651 - Enterprise Architecture], per the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework. 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 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. 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 (Recruitment/Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.