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.
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.
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.