Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will provide timely, responsive and appropriately compliant IT solutions in support of Space Science Division (SSD) current and future space science research. You will manage all efforts across the SSD branches for IT system administration, IT security implementation and associated technical documentation and accreditation. You will provide system administration for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris and other Unix-based systems and servers, to include user desktop systems, division servers and infrastructure. You will serve as the SSD Information System Security Officer, Network Technical Representative and IT team leader for the staff to ensure that directives, policies, data calls, procedures, processes, and deadlines are met, implemented, and reported. You will develop and recommend annual in-house IT hardware and software budget. You will monitor and approve the procurement of new IT systems to ensure integration into the SSD IT infrastructure and DON compliance including IT purchase approval, evaluation, disposition, and policy compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 5-10 grade level or NO-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing IT systems, computer operations, functions and capabilities including developing comprehensive IT policies, procedures and techniques; Applying Federal and DoD Information Assurance regulations, policies and standards to IT systems; Identifying and protecting information and materials from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, or loss utilizing diverse and broad based information systems principles, practices, procedures, requirements, techniques and applicable laws; Providing effective IT solutions to administrative and research staff by using critical thinking skills and troubleshooting methodology; Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively orally and in writing to serve as a representative for the organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 The following may be substituted in lieu of specialized experience: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR Successful completion of 3 full years (54 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR A combination of education and experience totaling 100%. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. 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: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.