Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/PLCYPLN), specifically, as the Director of the Network Operations (NetOps) Division (N96) of the Advanced Capabilities and Development Department (N9), of COMMANDER UNDERSEA SURVEILLANCE. Responsibilities You will serve as the lead for Commander Undersea Surveillance (CUS) N9 Networks Operations (NetOps) department and will be responsible for the design, implementation, operations, maintenance, continuity, and sustainment of systems and capabilities. You will assess, identify, and de-conflict operational requirements and identify strategies within program's schedule and resources parameters. You will define and document requirements and specify NetOps assets and capabilities required by the Advanced Capabilities and Development Department (N9) Program. You will define technical strategies for the design, development, acquisition, testing, integration, implementation and sustainment of NetOps solutions required to address N9 program's mission and program-specific operational requirements. You will collaborate with N9's Mission Support Division (N91) to assure strategies are technically feasible, operationally responsible, within budget and schedule and consistent with governing federal and DoD acquisition regulations and policies. You will lead and provide technical expertise for design and integration of new and enhanced NetOps hardware and software to assure compliance with program-specific and governing Navy, DoD, federal and international design standards. You will assure facility engineering plans, drawings, and schematic updates reflect changes in system configurations and installations. You will provide technical direction and management oversight for all life cycle phases of the diverse range of proprietary NetOps capabilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must 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: overseeing the implementation of information technology plans and policies to ensure Network Operations (NetOps) designs and operational concepts integrate emerging design concepts and technologies and are delivered in accordance with operational requirements for an organization. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/