Summary You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) in the COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS AND INTELLIGENCE DIRECTORATE of PAC FLEET SUB FORCE OPS COMPONENT. Responsibilities You will provide guidance and advice on the administration of security and handling of CMS material including operational/technical managerial guidance of all COMSEC material and equipment for ships of these squadrons. You will Provide recommendations on written staff and force level instructions concerning force and command level distribution and control procedures for COMSEC distributed material, to include handling and storage. You will ensure that all actions pertaining to classified COMSEC material charged to the facility COMSEC account (such as material receipts, inventory, transfer, etc.) are completed. You will operate and maintain secure voice, data, and message processing equipment to include cryptographic devices classified systems (such as KIV-7, KG- 84, KG-175 TACLANES, SKL, or other common fill devices and Legacy). You will complete computer and security system administration functions as a MGC and Key Processor (KP) CPA, responsible for Database Management, Operator and KP Privileges. You will execute database back-ups, computer system diagnostics, database optimization, system file management, and system accreditation. You will analyze equipment and perform software upgrades such as AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL) upgrades. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware/software and other system issues. You will support and install Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) security measures to protect the system network, software, and hardware. You will coordinate and inspect training of personnel in the use and protection of COMSEC software/hardware. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing secure communications and IT infrastructure by interpreting communications security instructions and regulations in order to effectively manage secure communications and serving as a system administrator (e.g. maintaining full accountability for materials and equipment, providing technical guidance, and/or diagnosing/resolving hardware and software issues) to support program objectives. Your experience must also reflect skill in the following areas: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Ensuring strict accountability, inventory, transfer, and safeguarding of highly sensitive IT equipment and secure materials. Executing precision system administration functions, including database management, optimization, and continuous compliance with mandatory network security patches and updates. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Providing expert technical support and guidance to organizational staff and subordinate units regarding secure communications and network operations. Diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues, assisting with system upgrades, and conducting training to ensure user proficiency. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Serving as the principal advisor to senior leadership on technical and administrative IT security matters. Representing the organization in high-level engagements with external agencies and delivering expert recommendations that significantly influence enterprise IT policies and procedures. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Investigating reports of suspected security compromises, system failures, or data loss to determine operational impacts and vulnerability trends. Diagnosing complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues across secure systems, and engineering standard operating procedures to mitigate future risks. 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 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. COMPACFLT EEO Program: https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/ 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. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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.
