IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Joint Fires Division (J32), Operations Directorate (J3) of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/26/2025 to 03/04/2025 * Salary $92,520 - $130,124 per year A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary. * Pay scale & grade GS 12 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized. * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 2210 Information Technology Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information * Drug test Yes * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number ST-12700364-25-KB * Control number 832276000 Help This job is open to * Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. * Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. * Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference * Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. * Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current or former Interchange Agreement employees, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles. Help Duties * You will manage the security aspects of information technology (IT) systems. * You will be responsible for the day- to-day information security of Integrated Joint Fires Center (IJFC) information systems while contributing to network resilience. * You will assist with setting and maintaining IJFC's cybersecurity posture that includes: IT, work environment, cyber assessment; network protection; personnel security; mishap prevention; incident handling; and cyber security awareness. * You will participate in the development or modification of all computer and network environments to maintain the highest cybersecurity posture. * You will ensure cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated for the network environment. * You will recommend best management of IJFC resources required to support information technology (IT) security goals and objectives while reducing overall organizational risk. * You will orchestrate engagement with IJFC members to sustain individual INFOSEC requirements; manage network security, and appropriately access databases to meet the IJFC mission. Help 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 * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * 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. * MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance. * This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 451-System Administrator, level Basic the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. * This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 441-Network Operations Specialist, level Basic the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. * This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 411-Technical Support Specialist, level Basic the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * 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. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least 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 your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating a knowledge of the security aspects of various information technology (IT) systems, Integrated Joint Fires Center (IJFC) information systems, network resilience, and the management of information security (INFOSEC) requirements. I possess excellent computer skills and a technical aptitude. I am able to communicate excellently both orally and in writing. Specialized experience must include all or most of the following: 1) Applying a senior knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures along with demonstrated experience in Joint network planning, execution, assessment, and strategic military forces and capabilities; 2) Familiarity with Joint Campaign, Contingency, and Crisis Action response processes and procedures with the ability to develop and assess new policies, processes and procedures; 3) Utilizing a knowledge of military command structure, military staff organization, and operations at a Combatant Command or equivalent strategic-level organization; 4) Using Microsoft suite software, especially PowerPoint, along with a working knowledge of SharePoint; 5) Developing a Joint Fires Network (JFN) to expedite future fires, bridging sensors to shooters through a federated common data layer; and 6) Working at a high-tempo while applying mature judgment and work ethic and leadership experience within a military service. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Additio