INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in Patuxent River, Maryland

Summary You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Mission Systems Test and Evaluation Department of NAVTESTWINGLANT NWCF. If selected, your salary will be set in accordance with the established control point of this position which is $139,395 – $181,216. Responsibilities You will act as an independent, expert consultant for all other branch members concerning test techniques, data analysis, and all other aspects of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. You will develop and provide formal technical trainings to personnel. You will make recommendations to program managers and technical sponsors on matters such as schedules for evaluating/correcting deficiencies and support facility requirements. You will provide leadership to personnel and resources necessary to ensure the completion of tasks as well as establish objectives and priorities to provide timely development support efforts. You will attend technical meetings to advise on artificial intelligence/machine learning systems while also making official technical presentations. You will maintain cognizance of current and long-range technologies as well as establish interfaces with other agencies and contractor personnel to promote cross talk and technology transfer. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band (DS-05) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Acting as an independent, expert consultant for all other branch members concerning test techniques, data analysis, and all other aspects of artificial intelligence/machine learning systems which includes developing and providing formal technical training to other personnel; (2) Making recommendations to program managers and technical sponsors on matters such as schedules for evaluating/correcting deficiencies and support facility requirements; (3) Providing leadership to personnel and resources necessary to ensure completion of tasks and establishing objectives and priorities to provide balanced and timely development support efforts; (4) Attending technical meetings to advise on artificial intelligence/machine learning systems and vulnerabilities, while also making official technical presentations; and (5) Maintaining cognizance of current and future long-range technologies as well as establishing interfaces with other agencies and contractor personnel to promote cross talk and technology transfer between various groups. Additionally, your experience in the information technology field has equipped you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additionally, your experience in the information technology field has equipped you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 1. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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 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. 4. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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. Education Additional Information Temporary appointments may be extended up to 3 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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 option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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.