IT Specialist (Plcypln/Infosec)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The IT Specialist (Plcypln/Infosec) serves in the Command Information Office of NAVFAC Southwest. The position coordinates cybersecurity issues with other commands, higher echelons, and external organizations; evaluates the effects of new laws and guidance on programs and systems; and recommends updates to plans and policies to ensure compliance and alignment with mission needs. The specialist prepares and manages Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization packages for Facility Related Control Systems assigned to NAVFAC Southwest, updates IT plans and policies in response to changing business or mission requirements and regulations, and develops project documentation such as statements of work, business case analyses, charters, and management plans.

This GS-12 federal position requires specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. It is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position, with required credentials in the Information System Security Management specialty area (722) due within 12 months of appointment. The position is mission essential and may require travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• For GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, demonstrating experience reviewing IT and control systems programs for cybersecurity compliance and alignment with business and mission requirements; maintaining an organization's cybersecurity program; drafting, modifying, and maintaining core cybersecurity policies; and tracking and performing RMF assessment and authorization tasks.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Obtain and maintain the Information System Security Management (722) credentials described in SECNAV M-5239.2 within 12 months of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; MSP/PPP applicants must already hold the required clearance.
• Obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Meet applicable federal employment conditions, including direct deposit, E-Verify, Selective Service registration when applicable, and time-in-grade requirements for current federal employees applying to GS positions.
• Be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Ensure continuity of operations and completion of designated mission-essential tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cybersecurity issues with other commands, higher echelons, and external organizations to address cybersecurity requirements.
• Evaluate the impact of new laws and guidance on current programs and systems, and recommend changes to plans and policies to ensure compliance and responsiveness.
• Prepare and manage RMF authorization packages for Facility Related Control Systems assigned to NAVFAC Southwest.
• Modify IT plans and policies in response to changes in business or mission requirements, processes, legislation, or regulatory requirements.
• Develop project documentation, including statements of work, business case analyses, charters, and scope, schedule, cost, risk, stakeholder, and communication management plans.
• Maintain an organization's cybersecurity program, including its architecture, requirements, objectives, policies, personnel, processes, and procedures.
• Track and perform cybersecurity tasks associated with assessment and authorization activities for IT and control systems under the RMF process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed