Summary You will serve as the Infrastructure Operations Branch Head in the ACIO/Information Technology Division, Corporate Operations Department of NAVSURFWARCENDLD. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-6 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. Responsibilities You will lead the strategic planning and management of IT infrastructure operations within NSWC Dahlgren Division, ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of resources to support mission-critical functions. You will oversee the engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage systems, and data centers. You will provide strong leadership and direction to the infrastructure operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will ensure the reliable and secure operation of infrastructure systems and services, including automation, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing proactive measures to prevent downtime and mitigate risks. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and other departmental units to understand their infrastructure needs and priorities. You will manage budgetary resources effectively to support infrastructure operations and maintenance activities. You will develop and enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines related to infrastructure operations in alignment with departmental policies, federal regulations, and industry standards. You will ensure compliance with security protocols, data privacy regulations, and IT governance frameworks to protect sensitive information and maintain the integrity of infrastructure systems. You will liaison with senior NAVSEA representatives, NWIC, DISA, HPC, and multiple customers across NSWCDD. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-05 pay band (GS-13/14 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying Information Technology knowledge towards the planning, designing, configuring, or managing of IT infrastructure or architecture (e.g. networks, servers, storage systems, data centers). Examples of qualifying experience may include: Providing management oversight of an organization's information technology infrastructure or systems to ensure that strategic information technology policies and plans are aligned with business requirements. Applying knowledge of DoD/DoN RDT&E networks, labs, and principles (e.g., DREN, RDTE, SDREN, JMN, and JIOR). Applying knowledge of US Navy Combat and Weapon System of Systems (e.g., AEGIS, SSDS, MK160, and SPY). Applying knowledge of DoD, DON and NAVSEA mission and organizational structure. 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. Education Additional Information The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. 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.
