Naval Air Systems Command Logo
Position Title
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Agency
Naval Air Systems Command
Announcement Number
ST-11131488-21-KP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 4, 2021 to Friday, June 11, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?

If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.

Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

 
(limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former time-limited employee that occupied a position located at a Defense Industrial Base Facility (DIBF) (click here for map) or Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) (click here for list)?

If yes, confirm:
1. You were originally hired under open, competitive examination to the time-limited appointment AND
2. You were on a temporary or term appointment in the competitive service AND
3. You served under one or more time-limited appointments at a DIBF and/or MRTFB for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years AND
4. You performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s)

If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your first and last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for each appointment verifying the Position Occupied code (Block 34) is 1 - Competitive Service AND documentation of fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) for each appointment.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa-fiscal-year-fy-2017—eligibility-certain-time-limited
 
(limit characters)
4. Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive or excepted service employee in the Command/UIC listed in the 'This job is open to' section at the top of the job opportunity announcement?

If you are, your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. will show the UIC number in block 41 (e.g. "UIC:XXXXX")

If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are employed at this command AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. 

If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz.  Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
(limit characters)
5. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.

NOTE 3:  You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
(limit characters)
2. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?

For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
(limit characters)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
2. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. (limit characters)
4. Are you currently certified in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program and Level listed for this position?

NOTE: If you are certified in a different program or at a different level, please note this information in your resume.

For more information, please visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Documents/dawiaoperatingguide.pdf
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a DS-2210-05, IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Develop policies and procedures to defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data. (limit characters)
3. Perform a risk assessment of information systems to identify protection needs. (limit characters)
4. Develop security awareness programs to ensure sound security principles are reflected in the organizations mission and goals. (limit characters)
5. Evaluate information technology (IT) security events to recommend corrective action. (limit characters)
6. Develop reporting procedures to ensure information security violations and incidents are reported to the appropriate departments. (limit characters)
7. Use Computer Network Defense (CND) tools to perform threat and target analysis. (limit characters)
8. Present to end-users methods used to detect different cyber security exploitation activities. (limit characters)
9. Brief senior leaders on cyber defense strategy,  policy issues, and events. (limit characters)
10. Collaborate with cyber forensic-specific incident response and handling teams to collect volatile or non-volatile data from remote sites. (limit characters)
11. Partner with operation centers to work through events that impact network operations (e.g., network outages, cyber-attacks, spillages, unauthorized access, natural disaster). (limit characters)
12. Develop and administer data standards, policies, and procedures for an organization. (limit characters)
13. Establish performance and functional requirements defined in production definition information. (limit characters)
14. Maintain information technology (IT) configurations to prevent information systems vulnerabilities. (limit characters)
15. Develop and document information technology (IT) content needed for a document. (limit characters)
16. Research information technology (IT) documentation and requirements to determine type of documentation needed to complete a for project. (limit characters)
17. Draft written briefings and communication on project issues to meet the needs of a target audience.  (limit characters)
18. Write certification reports to document compliance with network security processes. (limit characters)
19. Write reports on security breaches, incidents, and violations for senior leader awareness. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)