Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Forensics Analyst/ Cyber Defense)
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Posted: March 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves advising on cybersecurity strategies, managing resources for IT projects, and ensuring compliance with security policies in the Navy's operations office.
It requires analyzing data, making decisions on program adjustments, and helping align investments with departmental goals.
A good fit would be someone with strong IT and cybersecurity experience who excels at problem-solving, communicating effectively, and paying close attention to details in a high-stakes government environment.
You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.
Your resume must demonstrate at least 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 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates knowledge of and experience assessing and authorizing cross domain systems, interagency technical policies, monitoring cyber security activities, and ensuring information security/cybersecurity guidelines, principles, and practices are followed according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Expert knowledge of cybersecurity, information assurance, and information technology.
(2) Skill in applying federal information systems security protocols sufficient to develop knowledge management, program plans, and standards.
(3) Expert knowledge of current DoD and DON cybersecurity program principles and policies 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/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ .
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. Major Duties:
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