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SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)/SOLUTION MANAGER

Department of the Navy
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)
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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.

Overview

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Job closed
Posted 12/03/25
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$124,531 - $195,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
DP 4
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12842847-26-BCH
Control number
851208600

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Clarification from the agency

U.S Citizens

Duties

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  • You will develop, manage, and communicate the multi-year Solution Roadmap and Backlog, aligning strategic Epics to tactical execution for all major NEN initiatives (e.g., Flank Speed, Nautilus, NMCI, Zero Trust).
  • You will lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 7+ Agile Release Train (ART) Product Managers, fostering a culture of empowerment, servant leadership, psychological safety, and delegated authority.
  • You will serve as the primary content authority for the Solution Train, working with LPM stakeholders and your Product Managers to groom and prioritize the solution backlog.
  • You will brief and inform the NEN Director and flag officers / senior executives on program status, strategic trade-offs, and critical delivery milestones.
  • You will serve as a key member of the Solution Train leadership triad (focused on the “what”), working in a daily, seamless partnership with your peers, the Solution Train Architect (the "how") and Solution Train Engineer (the "how well").
  • You will integrate and coordinate all business and financial operations, including spend plan execution, procurement planning, and cost estimation, to ensure maximum economic value for the mission.
  • You will champion a culture that blends data-driven performance management (rigorous agile board tracking) with a foundation of continuous improvement and psychological safety.

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.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • 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.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Executive-Level Product Management: Demonstrated experience in product management for large-scale IT programs (>$100M/year), including developing and managing multi-year product roadmaps, backlogs, and value streams in an agile environment.
2. Agile Leadership and Supervision: Skill in supervising senior civilian employees or military personnel, including mentoring, performance management, and applying servant-leadership principles to remove blockers and foster a culture of delegated authority.
3. Senior-Level Stakeholder Communication: Ability to communicate, negotiate, and present complex technical and programmatic information to senior executive leaders (e.g., General Officers, Flag Officers, or Senior Executive Service) to align diverse stakeholder groups.
4. DoD Business and Financial Acumen: Knowledge of DoD/DON business operations, including financial management (spend plans), cost estimation, and acquisition processes (e.g., Software Acquisition Pathway, FAR/non-FAR vehicles).
5. Scaled Agile Expertise: Expertise in scaling agile methodologies (such as SAFe), including managing a "team of teams" and coordinating with technical (Architect) and process (Engineer) counterparts to deliver value.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band DP-03 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Overseeing defense technology trends and/or naval operational needs to inform solution development and ensure strategic advantage to meet stakeholder and user needs.

Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

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/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

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.

Additional information

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense.

This position is in the Personnel Demonstration Project under authority of Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

The pay schedule and pay band for all Demonstration Project Professional Positions will be DP-1/2/3/4.

As the Solution Manager for the Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN), you will serve as the senior product and value delivery leader for the Navy's largest and most complex digital modernization portfolio. This $1B+ annual program, known as the "Digital Express" Solution Train, delivers all Unclassified, CUI, and Secret enterprise capabilities (including Flank Speed and Nautilus) to over 525,000 users worldwide.

You will be responsible for defining the "what" and "why" for this massive agile organization, translating strategic goals from senior Navy leadership into a unified solution backlog and multi-year product roadmap.

You will report directly to the NEN Director and will directly supervise a team of 7+ senior ART Product Managers (GS-14/15 equivalent).

The salary range is GS-14 Step 01 to GS-15 Step 10 (142,488 - 195,200) Washington, DC
The salary range is GS-14 Step 01 to GS-15 Step 10 (142,254 - 195,200) San Diego, CA.
The salary range is GS-14 Step 01 to GS-15 Step 10 (124,531 - 190,424) Charleston, SC (Rest Of U.S.)
The salary range is GS-14 Step 01 to GS-15 Step 10 (142,488 - 193,254) Suffolk, VA

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), proficiency level advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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.

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

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Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital) is the Department of the Navy's information technology provider, connecting Marines and Sailors across the globe. Our mission is to provide the Marine Corps and Navy with a decisive information advantage through a modern, innovative, and secure digital experience - any data, anytime, anywhere. This position will serve as the Solution Train Manager of the Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) Directorate.

Please visit our website: https://www.peodigital.navy.mil

Agency contact information

Rowel Gatchalian
Phone
619-221-7806
Email
rowel.r.gatchalian.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
PEO DIGITAL AND ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Washington Navy Yard
1325 10th Street SE
Bldg 196, Ste 400
Washington, DC 20374
US

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