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Posted: March 6, 2026 (7 days ago)

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IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$125,776 - $192,331

per year

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March 16, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading IT teams to design, build, and maintain software systems for naval command and control, focusing on integrating components for military operations.

You'll guide projects from planning to testing, manage documentation, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure systems meet defense needs.

It's ideal for experienced IT professionals with strong technical skills and leadership abilities who enjoy collaborating on high-stakes government projects.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in software systems development, hardware, and infrastructure sustainment
  • Expert knowledge in identifying capability gaps and evaluating emerging technologies for system recommendations
  • Strong ability to communicate and coordinate with all personnel levels, including senior executives and flag officers
  • Experience leading IT teams in design, development, testing, and integration of specialized systems
  • Proficiency in managing engineering documentation, Agile processes, and test plans
  • Skills in conducting technical evaluations, risk analysis, and ensuring interoperability with naval and USMC systems
  • Ability to mentor teams, act as a technical liaison, and influence resource decisions

Full Job Description

You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) in the COMP APPS, SVC, INTEG & INFRASTRUCT (50000 of NIWC ATLANTIC. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number:ST-12875984-26-ABD.

Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NO-05 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: The minimum qualifications for this position would be possessing expert knowledge of software systems development, hardware and infrastructure as a service, sustainment, and modernization efforts.

Ability to determine capability gaps, identify and evaluate of leading-edge technology to provide technical direction and recommendations for systems.

Abiltity to liaise, coordinate and communicate with all levels of personel including Senior Executives and Flag Level Officers.

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. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as a Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) IPT Lead IT Specialist, providing technical leadership with a focus on the integration of components and subcomponents for specialized systems.
  • You will lead IT teams to design, develop, and sustain command and control and Information to Expeditionary forces, managing processes, testing, requirements analysis, and interface development for specialized systems integration.
  • You will manage the creation and review of key engineering artifacts, documentation, Agile execution artifacts, and test plans to support system deliveries.
  • You will lead technical evaluation boards and conduct complex analyses of political, fiscal, and risk factors to meet customer needs and improve products and services.
  • You will oversee cross-competency resources and teams to execute technical tasks, ensuring interoperability with Naval and USMC systems, while mentoring team members.
  • You will act as a technical liaison to senior officials, defending positions, influencing resource allocation, and representing the command in collaborative efforts with external organizations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12902924-26-ABD