Summary You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Digital Analytics Information & Tech Adv Group, Integrated Battlespace Simulation & Test Dept, Simulation Division, Simulation Systems Prototyping Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The duty location of this position is Patuxent River, MD. Responsibilities You will serve as a team lead who works with team members to successfully complete specific tasks, produce work products and services, and meet program objectives. You will represent the command at technical meetings involving service representatives, management and leadership. You will advise NAVAIR leadership and major program efforts in analysis, simulation, and avionics hardware and software development to test and demonstrate critical elements that advance state-of-the-art and set new precedence for simulation systems. You will use application of personal expertise, knowledge of industry development, and collaboration with other contributors to grow future capability development of the JSE Enterprise. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for integration of capability into the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) for IBST. You will serve as expert advisor to officials across the Navy and the DoD, as well as contractor and other personnel in matters relating to JSE integration. You will serve as the technical leader and participate in a wide variety of advanced projects in support of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) efforts for the Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department. You will be responsible for transitioning new technology and programs into integrated JSE products. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band DS-05 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 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. 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. 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. 4. 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 my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13) or pay band (DS-05) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following: (1) Serving as a technical authority throughout an organization and advising management/colleagues on difficult problems, conducting special studies, and proposing alternatives; (2) Developing program policies as well as resolving critical problems or issues related to policy application which coordinate to major program functions; (3) Acting as a team lead who works with team members to successfully complete specific tasks, produce work products and services, and meet program objectives; (4) Advising leadership and major program efforts in analysis, simulation, and avionics hardware and software development to test and demonstrate critical elements that advance state-of-the-art and set new precedence for simulation systems; and (5) Working independently to resolve problems or issues that extend across an organization along with serving as the central point of contact. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 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 an option 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.
