• You will guide the development and implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies and policies.
• You will provide leadership in identifying emerging cyber threats and trends, advising on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• You will analyze Cybersecurity, AT and CYBERSAFE guidelines and directives to develop technical requirements for acquisition documentation.
• You will participate in the development of the Cybersecurity strategy and associated requirements documentation that serves as the framework for essential engineering activities.
• You will coordinate with NAVAIR and DoD test and evaluation organizations and facilities to accomplish program test and evaluation objectives.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 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 (Program Manager), proficiency level (Advanced) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network architecture, and security technologies. The candidate must have experience in designing and securing networks, managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, and implementing encryption. 2.)SAP and Classified Networks: Experience with SAP systems and securing classified networks is highly desirable. The candidate should be prepared to manage the unique security challenges of Top-Secret/SCI and SAP environments. 3.)Risk Management: Must have a strong background in applying risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, JSIG/RMF) to obtain and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) for complex information systems. 4.)Leadership and Project Management: Proven ability to lead cybersecurity projects, from design and planning through deployment and operational management. This includes creating security plans, policies, and procedures.

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.