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IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel Direct Hire Authority. 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
04/17/2026 to 04/15/2027
Salary
$101,091 - $144,457 per year

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI
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
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12937917-26-ENS
Control number
865407800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • This position is under the C4/Cyber Operations Division (J63)
  • At the GS-12 level you will perform developmental duties as they are assigned.
  • You will coordinate with stakeholders to identify key C4 requirements of operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of operations.
  • You will engage and maintain close working relationships with stakeholders to plan, implement, and/or review technical C4 issues and activities in support of operational priorities.
  • You will participate in operational planning efforts, exercises, forums, etc. to analyze risk and develop approaches and strategies for supporting C4 operational projects.
  • You will generate and/or compile decision support products for command leadership.
  • You will prepare, present, and defend recommendations and planning products to senior leaders
  • You will manage projects as assigned and support innovation and further development of the organization and processes.

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 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 (Cyber Policy/Strategy Planner and Enterprise Architect), proficiency 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 is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • This position is a Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) IAM Level I position as described in the DOD 8570.01-M.
  • The employee must maintain certification status in accordance with DOD 8570.01-M. The position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a DOD approved baseline certification (e.g. Security+) within six months of hire.
  • Employees not meeting DOD 8570.01-M certification requirements within six months of hire shall be removed from the position.
  • 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 position is a Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level I position as described in the DoD Manual 8140.01 and aligned with the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF).
  • Failure to meet DoD Manual 8140.01 certification requirements within six months of hire may result in removal from the position

Qualifications

GS-13: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying enterprise architecture information, models and metrics sufficient to assess C4 support to OAIs, identify gaps and risks, and recommend courses of action to reduce risk. 2) Performing joint operational planning process, policies and methodologies sufficient to participate in operational planning teams, create supporting products, and communicate key operational planning information. 3) Demonstrating knowledge of cybersecurity principles and Cyber Operations including associated organizations, relationships, policy, and processes.

GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Analyzing enterprise architecture information, models and metrics sufficient to assess C4 support to OAIs, identify gaps and risks, to assist with recommending courses of action to reduce risk. 2) Assisting with performing joint operational planning process, policies and methodologies sufficient to participate in operational planning teams, create supporting products, and communicate key operational planning information. 3) Demonstrating knowledge of cybersecurity principles and Cyber Operations including associated organizations, relationships, policy, and processes.

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/#url=GS-ADMIN

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.

Multiple vacancies may be filled by this job opportunity announcement.

Salary Information:
GS-13
: $111,119-$144,457
GS-12: $101,091-$131,422

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

Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations

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.

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

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Agency contact information

Trevor Jones
Phone
(808) 477-9406
Email
trevor.a.jones4.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND
HQ US Pacific Command
Honolulu, HI 96701
US

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