Knowledge Management Officer

United States Fleet Forces Command•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

The Knowledge Management Officer serves in the Knowledge Management Department of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group (NIWTG), Gulfport, under NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN. The role supervises the IT Division Officer and IT staff in organizing, coordinating, and executing IT solutions, and manages subordinates’ performance, training, qualifications, operations, equipment, and task completion. The officer develops and maintains a knowledge management system for retaining and organizing lessons learned across curriculums and courses, enabling instructors and curriculum developers to use this knowledge in developing and revising courses. The role also ensures Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) data entries are current and accurate; develops data-collection tools and manages databases for job analysis and METOC workforce development; and coordinates, monitors, and advises on projects to support quality and timely results. The position prepares technical written reports, analyses, and oral presentations about department operations and status for the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer. It requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, along with the applicable education qualification for the General Education and Training Series 1701. The position requires a security clearance, pre-employment and random drug testing, and may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program and successfully complete required Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Experience applying scientific principles, theories, and practices in oceanography, meteorology, acoustics, or related physical environmental sciences to evaluate environmental effects on operational systems, platforms, and sensors, such as ASW or MIW.
Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing physical science, oceanographic, or acoustic studies, including formulating objectives, evaluating environmental data, and preparing authoritative scientific findings and technical reports.
Experience evaluating and validating operational concepts, scientific models, tactical decision aids, or environmental prediction tools for technical soundness, operational applicability, and adherence to scientific standards.
Experience translating scientific findings, analytical methods, or METOC operational procedures into technical documentation, instructional materials, or formal training curricula.
Meet the OPM General Education and Training Series 1701 basic education requirement: a degree including or supplemented by major study in education or a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must provide accredited-university college transcripts to document the basic education requirement.

Responsibilities

Supervise the IT Division Officer and IT staff in the organization, coordination, and execution of IT solutions.
Manage subordinates’ performance, training, qualifications, and operations to ensure they can complete assigned tasks.
Ensure subordinates are properly equipped and oversee assigned tasking as needed to ensure completion.
Present detailed technical written reports, analyses, and oral presentations on department operations and status to the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer.
Develop and maintain a knowledge management system to retain and organize lessons learned across curriculums and courses.
Enable instructors and curriculum developers to use knowledge-management resources in developing and revising courses.
Ensure Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) data entries are current and accurate.
Develop data-collection tools and manage databases for job analysis processes and METOC workforce development programs.
Coordinate, monitor, and advise on projects from start to finish to ensure quality and timely results.