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SUPERVISORY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
NCMS (Naval Communications Security Material Issuing Office

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
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
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may or may not be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, command policy and available command funding.
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 14
Promotion potential
14
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 Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ST-13067129-26-ELP
Control number
885405000

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Clarification from the agency

Current Permanent Employees of the Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference Eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligibles.

Duties

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  • You will serve as Technical Director and Technical Advisor, providing broad guidance on all matters dealing with communications security (COMSEC), cryptographic operations, products, and services, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
  • You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for emerging programs that impact the COMSEC enterprise and for legacy systems and devices vital to secure telecommunications, networks, and weapons systems.
  • You will support global COMSEC/PKI operations and capabilities for the command and Department of the Navy and the US Coast Guard as the Technical Director of Naval Communications Security Material System (NCMS).
  • You will provide authoritative expertise on matters related to supporting COMSEC/PKI, create innovative technical solutions to difficult and complex problems, and integrate technical policies.
  • You will analyze complex technical problems impacting COMSEC missions and integrates recommendations into plans of action that enhance the command’s ability to support and manage the Department of the Navy's COMSEC mission.
  • You will provide supervision to ensure the technical work throughout the organization supports the mission.
  • You will develop plans for, manage, and schedule work for a mixed workforce comprised of civilian and military personnel.

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 must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
  • 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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
  • This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
  • This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
  • This position is designated as a DOD Cyber Workforce Framework position, with the work role of 752 - Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, proficient level Advanced; see Additional Information section below.
  • Some travel may be required in/out continental United States.
  • All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.

Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.

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Experience:

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.

In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as:

  1. Performs technical, administrative and management tasks that involves supervision of other subordinate managers or supervisors or direction of units, functions, or projects that may be staffed by civilian or military personnel, and serves as the Rating Officer and Higher Level Reviewer, as directed.
  2. Provide broad guidance on all matters dealing with communications security (COMSEC), cryptographic operations, products, and services, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), training and education of COMSEC account management personnel, and COMSEC policy and doctrine.
  3. Provide authoritative expertise and broad guidance on all matters dealing with communications security (COMSEC), cryptographic operations, products, and services, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), training and education of COMSEC account management personnel, and COMSEC policy and doctrine.
  4. Serves as a subject matter expert for emerging programs that impact the COMSEC enterprise and for legacy systems and devices vital to secure telecommunications, networks, and weapons systems.

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=List-by-Occupational-Series
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/


Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

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


N/A

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 an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

This position is designated as a DOD Cyber Workforce Framework position, with the work role of 752 - Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, proficient level Advanced. As a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, and supporting Department of Navy policies.

This designation requires the incumbent to:

1. Obtain the foundational qualification within nine months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF work role and proficiency level as documented on the coding sheet. For more information, please review DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies.

2. Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. Continuous professional development begins in the fiscal year after the employee has obtained both foundational and residential qualification requirements.

3. Acknowledge responsibilities in writing via command designation letter.

Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service.

Experience may be considered an Alternative to Foundational Qualifications. Masters or PHD in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering. Or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+), Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O), GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT).

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

Gloria Blackshear
Email
gloria.l.blackshear.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
DCMS
1560 Colorado Avenue
Room 126
Andrews AFB, MD 20762
US

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