Summary This IT SPECIALIST (NEWORK) position is located within the Rapid Capability Engineering Group, Rapid Capability Solutions Department, Strategic Platform Communications Branch, and Integrated Command and Control & Intelligence Systems (IC2&IS) Division (TW15300) of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF). Responsibilities You will provide development, acquisition, integration, testing, and modernization of cutting-edge networking, communications, electronics systems technologies, and associated air vehicle platforms. You will lead integrated teams to accomplish agency mission goals and objectives. You will function as the Lead Systems Integrator accountable for all aspects of project execution including project management, systems, production, integration, and support efforts. You will act as the subject matter expert for various IT projects and systems (e.g. Audio / Visual Systems, Decision Support Systems, Control Systems, Secure Wireless, Software, Cyber Security, etc.). You will interface with senior leadership and sponsor organizations to evaluate and prioritize incoming requirements. You will collaborate with internal and external contacts to identify future operational requirements and develop expansion opportunities for Branch. You will provide mentorship to junior personnel and support personnel development initiatives. You will accomplish other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized IT Specialist (Network) work experience equivalent to the DS-05 STRL Pay Band or equivalent GS-Grade Level (GS-12/13) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Providing technical direction and leadership to engineers, technicians, and IT professionals in support of manned and unmanned aviation systems; 2) Implementing and managing the execution of rapid integration projects involving of Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Combat Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, computer networks, IT systems and related aviation and electronic systems; 3) Leading technical innovation and organizational change to adapt with industry growth in technology; 4) Coordinating with internal and external contacts to develop immediate and future solutions in support of the warfighter; and 5) Directing the planning of resources to accomplish assigned program goals and objectives. 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. 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-b/ . 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 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 an option 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 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/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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.