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Summary You will serve as a Cyberspace Workforce Program Manager (CWF-PM) in the Cyber Security Branch, Information Technology Division, Corporate Operations Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. Responsibilities You will coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure existing qualification standards reflect organizational functional requirements and meet industry standards. You will develop and implement standardized position descriptions based on established cyber work roles. You will identify and address cyber workforce planning and management issues (e.g. recruitment, retention, and training). You will review and apply cyber career field qualification standards. You will design/integrate a cyber strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization’s strategic plan. You will establish and collect metrics to monitor and validate cyber workforce readiness including analysis of cyber workforce data to assess the status of positions identified, filled, and filled with qualified personnel. You will oversee waiver processes for cyber career field entry and training qualification requirements. You will review and apply organizational policies related to or having an effect on the cyber workforce. You will assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities. You will advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials. You will collaborate with Command ISSM and ACIO to develop policy, programs, and guidelines for implementation. You will promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals. You will provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users. You will review, conduct, or participate in audits of cyber programs and projects. You will seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders. You will serve on agency and interagency policy boards. You will monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. You will support integration of qualified cyber workforce personnel into information systems lifecycle development processes. You will analyze organizational cyber policy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications I have one year of experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: 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. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Coordinating with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure existing qualification standards reflect current organizational functional requirements and align with industry best practices. 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. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Participating in face-to-face meetings and teleconferences and the ability to convey complex information. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: analyzing complex problems, formulating effective solutions, and advising the management team on corrective actions for execution. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing, managing, and overseeing the organization's cyber workforce by establishing standards, addressing cyber workforce challenges, crafting policy, fostering collaboration, and ensuring readiness through monitoring and evaluation. 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 The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high-grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $137,000). 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 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.