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IT CYBERSECURITY SPEC (PLCYPLN)

Department of the Navy
Military Sealift Command

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
04/07/2026 to 04/17/2026
Salary
$90,838 - $118,092 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12900418-26-KSW
Control number
864094700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current permanent employees, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, VEOA eligibles, and 30% disabled veterans.

Duties

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  • • You will manage the Communications CIVMAR Mobile Training team to support MSC’s workforce development.
  • • You will be responsible for processing, analyzing, developing, implementing, and evaluating internal operational readiness compliance through training of CIVMAR C4 workforce programs at MSC MTT N6.
  • • You will organize internal/external training events with external training providers, including Navy/DoD or commercial industry providers for contractors and the CIVMAR workforce.
  • • You will conduct communications/network assessments and gap analysis, develop corrective action plans and implement identified solutions utilizing current operational resources.
  • • You will develop a training strategy to provide C4I systems expertise using both local classroom and onboard training methods for the CIVMAR workforce.
  • • You will assist in the oversite of contractors internally and externally responsible for providing technical training to the CIVMAR C4 workforce.
  • • You will provide technical expertise and recommendations to contractors internally and externally responsible for providing C4I training and curriculum development to the CIVMAR workforce.

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 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.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code DoD Cyber Workforce, 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 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

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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: overseeing the implementation of programming specifications by monitoring program design, coding and debugging performed by contractors.
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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: determining customer requirements and assisting customers by recognizing and analyzing trends by providing instruction and orientation.
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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: contacting customers at the Help Desk Level that may include those who are skeptical or uncooperative, skilled in communication to relay instructions and represent the team in meetings within the organization.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: analyzing the types, frequency and solutions necessary to correct problems and improve help desk operational procedures.

(GS-12) In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have 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:

Resume must demonstrate the following specialized experience:

Experience creating and maintaining curriculum materials, documentation and guides for internal/external operational maintenance of all systems as presented by the government training institutes and process financial requirements.

Experience assisting N6 and contractors to ensure operational systems are maintained at peak efficiency and technical training is provided to maintain required qualifications.


Experience providing status reports to address deficiencies in communications networks and overall system operational efficiency.

Experience oversee and implement IT Program Resource procurement and contract policies, procedures, requirements, project life-cycle analysis and reporting.

Experience assisting in the IT Program Resource Process and development/execution of annual budgets, IO program reviews, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs for MSC's Communication Workforce Mobile Training Team.

Experience applying methods for sharing resource management information using IT assets sufficient to develop Knowledge Management program plans, policies and standards for the CIVMAR C4 Mobile Training Team (MTT) Support Team and workforce.

Experience supporting, coordinating, planning, managing and executing internal and external training plans and schedules for N6 and the CIVMAR workforce.


Experience providing technical oversight and expertise for networks, C4I systems, radio telecommunications and cyber security training, monitoring and documentation to users and operators, ensuring smooth technological operations and user proficiency.

Experience performing quality assurance, periodic review and quality control measures for all training documents to ensure accuracy


Experience providing technical support for networks, C4 systems, cyber monitoring and training, documentation to users, ensuring smooth technology operations and user proficiency.

Experience creating and maintaining curriculum materials, including documentation and guides for internal/external operational maintenance of all systems as presented by training institutes and process financial requirement.

Experience assessing communications and network training needs, and initiatives training tailored to operational programs/systems. The incumbent will be responsible for processing, analyzing, developing, implementing, and evaluating internal operational readiness for training.



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/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

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 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.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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.

Military Sealift Command

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Agency contact information

Gwendolyn Battle
Email
gwendolyn.battle.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
471 East C Street
Norfolk, VA 23511
US

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