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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
06/20/2024 to 12/17/2024
Salary
$117,962 to - $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Meade, MD
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12425334-24-KMS
Control number
796482800

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U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will assist in the development of IT programs and projects while considering the strategic level DoD and USMC directives, plans, policies, and cost estimates.
  • You will implement new systems, correct software/hardware issues in existing systems, and improve performance through systems, software, and hardware upgrades/changes.
  • You will review requirements, plans, ongoing programs, and operational challenges which have system-wide implications; defines engineering required; and recommends research and development projects for improvement.
  • You will be responsible for supporting the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and standards that affect the enterprise network.
  • You will evaluate hardware/software capabilities to satisfy emerging enterprise IT requirements and trends.
  • You will investigate and analyze emerging information technologies and Off-the-Shelf hardware/software products to identify and recommend those appearing to have good potential for successful application.

Requirements

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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.
  • Must possess and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Failure to possess and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • 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 is subject to random counterintelligence scope polygraph examinations.
  • 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 and the incumbent is required to perform on a SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE that requires the incumbent to work nights, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, furlough periods, or as needed for mission success.
  • This position is not telework eligible.
  • This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS PLANNER level ADVANCED within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

Applicants must 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.
(1) Assisting in the development of IT programs and projects while considering the strategic level DoD and USMC directives, plans, policies, and cost estimates.
(2) Performing complex assignments relating to planning, implementing, and coordinating Technical Program Manager tasks in support of MARFORCYBER and USMC enterprise initiatives.
(3) Evaluating hardware/software capabilities to satisfy emerging enterprise IT requirements and trends such as cloud computing, enterprise information management, DOD and tactical edge networks, zero trust architectures, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

This position is within the Work Category-PROFESSIONAL at Work Level- SENIOR, Series 2210 and Grade GG-13.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.asp

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 covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several 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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent serves as the DoDIN Plans Deputy located in the DoDIN Plans Division within the Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 Directorate of United States Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER) at Fort Meade, Maryland. MARFORCYBER is a functional formation of the United States Marine Corps and a service cyber component under the United States Cyber Command. The organization is charged with operating/defending the Marine Corps Network, conducting Department of Defense Information Network operations, and conducting Offensive Cyberspace Operations when directed. Understanding of Information Technology (IT) Systems and various planning processes; such as the Marine Corps Planning Process, the Military Decision Making Process and the Joint Operations Planning Process is critical for the success of this position.

The incumbent requires in depth technical knowledge of IT systems, cyber security concepts, processes and procedures, IT operations and planning, network and critical infrastructure protection, information technology, communications and architecture integration, and military planning processes and procedures.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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