INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST.

Naval Intelligence Activity; Maryland; Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Naval Intelligence Activity seeks a System Testing and Evaluation Specialist to plan, execute, and assess tests of IT systems on classified networks. You will develop test plans, analyze interoperability, and ensure compliance with requirements across Windows and Linux environments.

The role requires one year of IT experience in federal or related sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to work within DoD DCIPS policies.

Qualificações

• One year of information technology-related experience in federal, private, or public sector demonstrating four core competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 pay band performing duties such as systems administration, network operations, or systems test and evaluation.
• Experience in planning and executing developmental, operational, and interoperability testing; developing test plans and data requirements; installing and maintaining OS software; using virtualization platforms; applying automation tools; and maintaining security documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare, and execute tests of systems and analyze/report results.
• Install and maintain OS software on multiple classified networks (including SAP and CAP).
• Apply knowledge of Windows, Linux, geospatial software, and A/V support.
• Develop test plans addressing specs and requirements.
• Provide tracking and oversight of multiple systems under evaluation for compliance.
• Perform developmental testing and interoperability testing between systems.
• Analyze results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing.
• Conduct periodic performance assessments of IT activities and components.

Conhecimentos

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Ferramentas

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Python

Windows

Linux

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Duties

• You will plan, prepare, and execute tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.
• You will install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g., IOS, firmware) on multiple classified networks, including Special Access Program (SAP) and Controlled Access Program (CAP) networks.
• You will apply and maintain knowledge of operating systems and associated applications such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, geospatial-based software, and graphical and audio/video support.
• You will develop test plans to address specifications and requirements.
• You will provide tracking and oversight of multiple systems under evaluation to determine compliance with defined specifications and requirements.
• You will perform developmental testing on systems under development and interoperability testing on systems exchanging electronic information with other systems.
• You will analyze the results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing.
• You will conduct periodic performance assessments to ensure that information technology activities, processes, or components are achieving desired results.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 671 - System Testing and Evaluation Specialist, proficiency level Intermediate. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03; see Education section.

Qualifications

This position requires one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:

• 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.

In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:

• Experience in systems administration, network operations, or systems test and evaluation.
• Planning and executing developmental, operational, and interoperability testing.
• Developing and implementing test plans and data requirements to analyze test results against specifications and requirements.
• Installing and maintaining network infrastructure operating system software and supporting Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Using virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Applying PowerShell or Python to automate administration or testing functions.
• Maintaining auditable security documentation and chain of custody requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:

Education

N/A

DOD Cyber Workforce Framework Qualification Requirements

This position is designated as a DOD Cyber Workforce Framework position, work role 671 - System Testing and Evaluation Specialist, proficiency level Intermediate. As a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, February 15, 2023 and supporting Department of Navy policies.

This Designation Requires The Incumbent To

• Obtain the foundational qualification within nine months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF work role 671 - System Testing and Evaluation Specialist, proficiency level Intermediate. For more information, please review DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies.
• Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03. 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. Continuous professional development begins in the fiscal year after the employee has obtained both foundational and residential qualification requirements.
• Acknowledge responsibilities in writing via command designation letter.

Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service.

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.

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:

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.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

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.

This position has been identified for inclusion in the DCIPS STEM/Cyber TLMS in accordance with reference OUSD(I&S) DCIPS STEM/Cyber Target Local Market Supplement Overview and Frequently Asked Questions, 10 May 2023 or USD(P&R) Memorandum, Approval of Revised Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Targeted Local Market Supplements to Extend Coverage for Certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber Positions, 11 Dec 23.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.