ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
- Company
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-17
Job description
Duties
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You will develop, test, procure, field, and sustain cryptographic solutions to secure Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPDs) network.
You will be responsible for management oversight of the overall program including Key Management Infrastructure.
You will provide the commanding officer with information regarding new or revised Electronic Key Management System/Key Management Infrastructure (EKMS/KMI) policies and procedures and identify their impact on the mission.
You will develop, monitor, coordinate, process, control, transmit, and safeguard specialized communications security information.
You will perform careful analysis of intelligence and related information to assess vulnerabilities and to design, implement, and evaluate security plans.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 723, proficiency level intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes. Certification required is: SFPC
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09/10 grade level or NT-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting in the development or processing of Communications Security (COMSEC) policy or procedures for an organization.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
Successful completion of an LL.M., if related,
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.