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IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
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Summary

You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) in the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) Branch (RS20E3) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CTR CORONA DIV.

The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $139,036).

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/29/2025 to 10/14/2025
Salary
$106,950 to - $164,296 per year

NT-05 position is salary capped at $139,036. Please see the Summary section of this announcement.

Pay scale & grade
NT 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Virginia Beach, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
5
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12805588-25-JRT
Control number
846693000

Duties

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  • You will serve as the governments Lead Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network design, maintenance and operation of the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) under the cognizance of United States Fleet Forces (USFF) command.
  • You will be responsible for leading the project execution, design, analysis and technical writing in support of NCTE capabilities and systems to meet war-fighter and Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Navy (DON) requirements.
  • You will be responsible for the oversight and execution of projects for the NCTE network systems.
  • You will produce network system solutions to meet user training requirements based on design; fiscal; operational; and information assurance guidelines, and resource availability.
  • You will check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
  • You will conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
  • You will provide guidance and leadership to assist the Operation and Maintenance contractor fulfill network support requirements of the NCTE.
  • You will oversee installation, implementation, configuration and support of system components.
  • You will implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
  • You will maintain baseline system and network security according to organizational policies.
  • You will plan for, develop, and execute acceptance testing on internal and external projects to ensure the end product meets the Fleet user training requirements.
  • You will troubleshoot hardware / software interface and interoperability problems.
  • You will work within a teaming environment in the Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Engineering Department and interface with sponsors, civilians, contractors, other warfare centers, and customers.
  • You will be responsible for working with NCTE, sponsors, and the program office to help procure, accept, and integrate new network systems on the NCTE.
  • You will be the primary Project Manager for field engineering network projects that impact multiple networks and op areas.
  • You will interface frequently with on-site Range Systems Managers to address impact to local range operations and determine mitigation alternatives.
  • You will work directly with on-site network engineers and network maintenance personnel to develop tasking.
  • You will respond to feedback, recommendations, and observations provided by the on-site training engineers.
  • You will work on assigned projects to meet sponsor and customer requirements.

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 System Administrator, 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 occasional sea duty.
  • Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS 11/12 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional IT Specialist leading the design, integration , and management of networks to deliver secure, efficient, and mission-ready solutions for the improvement or optimization of a continuous training environment. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

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/2200/information-technology-it-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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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

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

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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. 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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • CYBERSECURITY
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEST AND EVALUATION
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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