Summary You will serve as a IT SEPCIALIST (TECHINCAL INFORMATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST) in the S-5 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DIVISION (SAD) of THE MARINE CORPS INFORMATIONS OPERATIONS CENTER (MCIOC), MARINE CORPS INFORMATION COMMAND, (MCIC) MARINE FORCES COMMAND (MARFORCOM). Responsibilities You will serve as Technical Information Operations Specialist within the S-5 Special Activities Division (SAD) of the Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) You will develop and provide technical analysis of new and emerging Information related capabilities and emergent technologies. You will conduct comprehensive research and analysis of material acquisition documentation/activities for Information related systems. You will review directives, policies, programs, enterprise-wide functional user requirements and experimentation strategies for the information capabilities office. You will review directives, policies, programs, enterprise-wide functional user requirements and experimentation strategies related issues to determine impact and implications in support of systems, tools and technologies. You will interact with leading information related Services Naval, Department of Defense (DoD), Academic and Industrial research and development institutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include conducting on-site and remote information systems operations; performing analysis, design, development, testing, installation, configuration and monitoring of a variety of complex operating systems, and information security solutions. 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. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include providing IT subject matter expertise, analysis and problem solving through appropriate use of oral, written, organization, coordination, and leadership skills. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include monitoring and optimizing network, database, server and application performance utilizing integrated and third-party enterprise management tools and utilities. Monitoring system event logs and analyze, troubleshooting and resolving system and user-reported errors/alerts to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems. 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-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in automated planning processes and combat material with a focus on identifying and planning for the integration of new and emerging technologies. 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.