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IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport Division

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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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/18/2026 to 03/03/2026
Salary
$120,548 to - $185,193 per year

The salary range shown above is capped at the GS-13, Step 10 ($156,715).

Pay scale & grade
NT 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base Newport, RI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—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
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position.
Announcement number
DE-12884067-26-CCL
Control number
857829000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Maritime Sensor Special Programs (MSSP) Chief IT Specialist and the Cyber Team Lead.
  • You will perform a variety of tasks related to the oversight, monitoring and controls for the IT and cyber security aspects of the MSSP.
  • You will coordinate with other groups across Code 34, and other outside agencies to discuss and resolve difficult problems within the MSSP areas of responsibility, assist in determining project direction.
  • You will provide expert advice and guidance to Technical Program Managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of systems or emerging concepts in development.
  • You will perform rapid development and fielding of new shipboard capabilities via compact and agile Program Of Record (POR) systems typically fielded via the Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) process to support emerging submarine mission needs.
  • You will be responsible for the management and prioritization of SysAdmin and DevSecOps tasking in support of systems development.
  • You will be the primary party responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams of software developers, cyber workforce, and IT specialists.
  • You will be responsible for working with project Principle Investigators and Technical Program Managers, and other government agencies and industry to develop, test, install, and certify MSSP TEMPALT systems on various submarine platforms.
  • You will be responsible for management and execution of all RMF tasking for Authority To Operate (ATO) obtainment and maintenance for both the software development enclaves and shipboard ATOs at both the Genser and SCI levels.
  • You will be designated as a Trusted Agent for the MSSP to ensure all site ATO locations are authorized to operate under the SCI Type Authorization.
  • You will develop and provide wardroom and crew training, particularly for shipboard system administration functionality of deployed MSSP hardware.
  • You will lead and perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments, lead test and evaluation of new systems.
  • You will develop research and development plans and procedures for emerging Maritime Sensor system technology and support development of Technical Data Packages in support of Temporary Alterations (TEMPALTs).
  • You will serve as the authority/consultant on IA/IT and Cyber for MSSP system development, systems engineering, risk management, and program management.
  • You will manage MSSP Cyber data artifacts in XACTA/eMASS, ensure systems are designed, operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies, procedures, and laws.
  • You will oversee/assist in the selection/configuration of technical cyber implementations and develop both GENSER and SCI level ATO and cybersecurity Body Of Evidence (BOE) packages for promulgation to RMF databases.

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.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code IT Project Manager, proficiency level - Advanced. 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.
  • You will be required to perform moderate lifting and carrying, 15 - 44 pounds.
  • You will be required to install and/or remove equipment on submarines.
  • You will be required to perform duties aboard a surface craft and/or a submerged vessel.

Qualifications

Possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 (GS-11/12 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Implementation of cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) processes for medium Information Technology (IT) projects or larger (e.g. that span multiple enclaves within an organization or division), including, but not limited to the NIST-800-Series, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
- Communication of varied project/program ideas, issues, plans and goals before a wide range of audiences, including but not limited to project/program leadership and project/program team members.
- Management or implementation of defining the scope, content, and/or validation of developing, fielding, and/or upgrading of a medium IT project or larger (e.g. that span multiple enclaves within an organization or division).

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Information Technology 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

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

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.

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