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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Department of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

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
Posted yesterday · Apply in 3 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
None
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
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12991136-26-MAC
Control number
874091900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will direct and oversee organizational IT requirements to include management of the control, development, deployment and maintenance of a state-of-the-art, enterprise-wide Naval Audit Service Informational Management System (NASIMS).
  • You will lead and evaluate progress throughout the design, development, and research stages of software application, identifying current and future requirements through consultation with Naval Audit Service functional Directors.
  • You will lead programming activities to design and develop new software routines and validate the operational effectiveness of new and updated software routines prior to cut-over to production.
  • You will provide technical and analytical advice to Naval Audit Service senior leadership on information management issues and the coordination, integration, or upgrading of new technology, systems, software, hardware, and equipment.
  • Provides leadership throughout the process of researching, identifying and evaluating new and emerging IT technologies that support the audit function.
  • Oversees the Information Assurance Management (IAM) function and ensures the rigorous application of information assurance policies, principles, and practices.

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 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.
  • PCS not authorized for this position.
  • 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

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

  • Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to the four competencies listed above, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

  • Experience designing, executing, and maintaining a system implementation and sustainment lifecycle plan that specifies risk management framework actions and milestones for IT systems and applications.
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, developing security plans, and implementing and testing security controls.
  • Experience leading and directing IT projects from inception to completion, including establishing short/long-term priorities, setting timelines, and ensuring projects are properly resourced.
  • Experience planning and managing IT budgets, monitoring contracts, and submitting procurement requirements for hardware/software.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: OPM Classification Qualifications- 2210

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 has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position in the DOD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) role of Software Developer and Technical Support Specialist proficiency level Advanced. As well as role of Information Systems Security Manager proficiency level Intermediate. As a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position is required to maintain qualifications in accordance with DON Cyber Workforce Program requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2

This designation requires:
1. The incumbent participate in a continuous learning (CL) program as described in SECNAVINS 5239.20A and SECNAV M-5239.2. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous learning must be documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. 2. The incumbent must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for DCWF role role of Software Developer and Technical Support Specialist proficiency level Advanced. As well as role of Information Systems Security Manager proficiency level Intermediate. For more information, please review SECNAV M-5239.2 Chapter 3, paragraph b (1) (g) 1.


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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Agency contact information

Kerry Francis
Phone
703-693-0857
Email
kerryann.g.francis.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVAUDSVC HQ WASHINGTON DC
1006 Beatty Place SE
Washington, DC 20374
US

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