Information Technology Specialist

U.S. Department of the Navy; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy in the United States is seeking candidates for anticipated cyberspace workforce positions. The role focuses on managing wargaming, modeling, and simulation technologies, plus deploying and securing classified IT systems and networks.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, E-Verify participation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD/Navy security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees will be required to pass E-Verify.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12-31-1959.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 802, proficiency level 651; qualifications in DoDM 8140.03.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation, maintenance, integration, and lifecycle management of wargaming, modeling, and simulation technologies.
• Oversee deployment, configuration, administration, and performance of classified IT systems and networks.
• Provide technical oversight of contractor activities, system requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage modeling and simulation platforms and technologies supporting wargaming, research, and analysis.
• Evaluate, test, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing.

Job description

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.

Duties

• You will manage the operation, maintenance, integration, and lifecycle management of wargaming, modeling, and simulation technologies.
• You will oversee the deployment, configuration, administration, and technical performance of classified IT systems and networks.
• You will provide technical oversight of contractor activities, system requirements, project milestones, and deliverables.
• You will manage modeling and simulation platforms and technologies supporting wargaming, research, and analysis.
• You will evaluate, test, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 802, proficiency level 651 the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.