Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): New London County, Connecticut
Salary Range: $84260 - $131293 Per Year
Job Summary: You will serve as an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Directorate of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation in NCIS. All Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) positions are in the excepted service. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: GS-12 I have one year of information technology related 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. Experience demonstrating this competency include identifying and following detailed, established processes to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Solutions to problems are thoroughly documented and made available to others to resolve similar issues. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services that your work unit produces, including individuals who work in the agency, other agencies) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality products and services. In addition, works closely with other units within the organization to identify and accomplish mutual objectives. 3. 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. This includes working in a collaborative and professional manner. Includes the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues in a manner understandable to non-technical personnel. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Works individually or with a team to generate and implement possible solutions. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: evaluating, implementing, and disseminating digital and multimedia forensics tools and procedures; collecting, analyzing and presenting computer-related evidence in support of cyber incident; AND providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters to appropriate personnel. GS-11 I have one year of information technology related 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. Experience demonstrating this competency include identifying and following detailed, established processes to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Solutions to problems are thoroughly documented and made available to others to resolve similar issues. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services that your work unit produces, including individuals who work in the agency, other agencies) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality products and services. In addition, works closely with other units within the organization to identify and accomplish mutual objectives. 3. 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. This includes working in a collaborative and professional manner. Includes the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues in a manner understandable to non-technical personnel. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Works individually or with a team to generate and implement possible solutions. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: assisting with evaluating, implementing, and disseminating digital and multimedia forensics tools and procedures; assisting with collecting, analyzing and presenting computer-related evidence in support of cyber incident. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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.
How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/12/2026. Applications received after 05/12/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-12