Security ClearanceSensitive Compartmented Information
Duties
You will serve as the Force Communications Security (COMSEC)/Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM),You will support functional areas of Pacific Fleet Submarine Communications Management and the development of guidance and issuance of COMSEC material/equipment.,You will serve as the COMSEC/KMI KOA manager and as the Intermediary Application (iApp) Server Administrator.,You will serve provide System Administration for KMI Management Clients (MGCs) and Information Management Officer (IMO), Client Platform Administrator (CPA), and Token Security Officer (TSO) for all COMSUBPAC COMSEC/KMI accounts.,You will consult and advise the Director, C4I in the development, formulation, installation, and management of Force and Staff policy in all matters regarding COMSEC/KOAM in support of submarine force wide communications.,You will represent COMSUSPAC in all matters regarding COMSEC/KMI between the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sub Force Atlantic (SUBLANT), US Pac Fleet (COMPACFLT), COMSUBPAC HQs, Naval Shipyards, and other federal and civilian agencies.,You will make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important IT policies, processes, and/or programs.,You will maintain local custody, accountability, inventory, transfer and destruction of all levels of COMSEC material and cryptographic equipment.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector interpreting communications security instructions and regulations in order to effectively manage secure communications, serving as a system admin, and providing customer support. Your experience must reflect skill in the following four competency areas: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Ensuring strict accountability, inventory, transfer, and safeguarding of highly sensitive IT equipment and secure materials. Executing precision system administration functions, including database management, optimization, and continuous compliance with mandatory network security patches and updates. 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 includes: Providing expert technical support and guidance to organizational staff and subordinate units regarding secure communications and network operations. Diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues, assisting with system upgrades, and conducting training to ensure user proficiency. 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 includes: Serving as the principal advisor to senior leadership on technical and administrative IT security matters. Representing the organization in high-level engagements with external agencies and delivering expert recommendations that significantly influence enterprise IT policies and procedures. 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 includes: Investigating reports of suspected security compromises, system failures, or data loss to determine operational impacts and vulnerability trends. Diagnosing complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues across secure systems, and engineering standard operating procedures to mitigate future risks. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.
Other Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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. This position requires evening and weekend work. 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 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. 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 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/ 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.