SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) in Naples, Italy

Summary You will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) in the Command Information Office of NAVAL FAC ENGR CMD EUROPE SW ASIA. Responsibilities You will develop project plans, organize and conduct project team meetings, prepare status reports, and use authorized business tools to support CIO requirements. You will oversee work aligned with critical CIO priorities and supervise assigned personnel. You will provide assistance, guidance and mentorship to support and guide employees in their own professional growth and development. You will define and develop task flows to ensure resource and budget requirements are met. You will provide authoritative advice, direction and subject matter expertise on IT and cybersecurity operations. You will lead the planning, acquisition, implementation, coordination, and management activities necessary to carry out CIO program activities. You will participate in security programs and training to support the development, deployment, monitoring, and promulgation of security policy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Developing policies and procedures to minimize system vulnerabilities, to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. 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 include: Coordinating with technical and acquisition personnel and providers to ensure development, production, and fielding of highly effective systems to meet IT security requirements. 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 include: Serving as expert in the field of IT security, providing advice, consultation, and guidance to top management officials regarding all aspect of IT security and integration of operational programs. 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 include: analyzing technical, financial and programmatic implications of potential IT security plans to ensure compatibility with IT architecture, standards and strategies. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of Information Technology services; 2) Assessing the effectiveness of new or evolving IT security concepts, standards, and methods; 3) Interpreting cyber security mandates and directives to determine impact on programs, to include Facilities Related Control Systems (FRCS) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS); 4) Providing guidance to leadership, operational staff, and customers that enables a secure and available IT infrastructure and Information Technology/Operational Technology capabilities; and 5) Ensuring the integration of IT programs and services for compliance to IT policies and procedures. 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 1) Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of Information Technology services; 2) Assessing the effectiveness of new or evolving IT security concepts, standards, and methods; 3) Interpreting cyber security mandates and directives to determine impact on programs, to include Facilities Related Control Systems (FRCS) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS); 4) Providing guidance to leadership, operational staff, and customers that enables a secure and available IT infrastructure and Information Technology/Operational Technology capabilities; and 5) Ensuring the integration of IT programs and services for compliance to IT policies and procedures. 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 No minimum education requirements. DAWIA: This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires an Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to earn this certification. Cybersecurity: This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) position in specialty area, Cyberspace Policy and Strategy Planner, code 752 and as a condition of employment, incumbents of the position are required to comply with DON Cyber IT/CSWF Program Requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2 SOFA Statement: If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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 Tour of duty will be 36 months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee’s sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. 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. 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/