Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as a SUPERVISORY IT PROGRAM MANAGER (INFOSEC) in the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of the U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY located in WASHINGTON, D.C. You will serve as the Division Chief of the Information Technology Specialist division of the N6 Department supervising Computer Scientists and Specialists, ranging in grade from GS-11 through GS-13. You will assign, supervise and approve work efforts within the branch. This includes projecting long-range work plans and schedules. You will establish goals and objectives of programs within the branch and set priorities and schedules for completion of assignments, often in the face of shifting schedules, changing priorities and regulatory requirements. You will recommend selection, evaluate performance, recommend promotions, awards and bonuses, and reassignments of subordinates. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. **AND** Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying expert knowledge of and skill in methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating Information Assurance (IA) security tools and procedures; certification and accreditation requirements; network operations and protocols; and computer forensics principles. Experience applying technical knowledge of the characteristics of the IT hardware and software in assigned systems; knowledge of comparable systems in use in other agencies and the private sector or accomplishing similar applications; knowledge of pertinent equipment advances in order to plan and carry out evaluations of alternate equipment configurations for proposed systems; and knowledge of agency IA standards and policies familiarity with the procurement sufficient to advise leaders of IT projects on these matters as they relate to IT systems. Experience applying skill at modification and adaptation of existing security approaches to provide for specialized scientific requirements; knowledge of DON and DoD Information Assurance policies to evaluate alternatives security packages and advise on their acquisition and use; knowledge of DON and DoD Information Assurance policies and standards; and knowledge of IT equipment evaluation techniques to perform systems analysis and performance analysis assignments. Experience applying knowledge of interrelationships of DoD telecommunication networks and security procedures to maintain them, and knowledge of the DoD life cycle management procedures for the acquisition of the security portion of IT hardware and software. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov) 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 announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The incumbent is required to obtain the foundational qualification within 9 months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain qualifications as described in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. Participation in a continuous professional development program, completing an annual 20-hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. The work is generally performed in an office setting or in computer operations areas. The employee is required to adhere to restrictive security regulations while in the operations area. Some official travel is required. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.