SUPERVISORY BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Air Mobility Command
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SCIENTIST
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$125,776 - $192,331
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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 cybersecurity efforts for major naval programs, tackling complex technical challenges, and guiding teams through risk assessments and process improvements to protect systems.
It suits experienced professionals with a strong background in cybersecurity who enjoy negotiating solutions and building consensus among diverse groups.
Ideal candidates are leaders who can apply advanced expertise to develop guidelines and select tools for secure operations.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in cybersecurity
- Advanced skills in cybersecurity design, assessment, audit, and system hardening
- Expertise in risk analysis, mitigation, and process improvement
- Leadership in cybersecurity management for major programs (ACAT I-III)
- Ability to negotiate complex technical and programmatic issues
- Experience leading consensus building among stakeholders with conflicting interests
- Knowledge to provide guidance on developing cybersecurity guidelines and processes
Full Job Description
You will serve as a SCIENTIST in the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT of NIWC ATLANTIC.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or ND-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: experience in cybersecurity, including complex technical issues, programmatic requirements, and leadership in Cybersecurity Management.
The role demands advanced skills in design, assessment/audit, system hardening, risk analysis, mitigation, process improvement, and guidance in the development of cybersecurity guidelines and processes.
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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ 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 be a cybersecurity lead for major ACAT I-III like programs.
- You will negotiate and settle matters involving significant complex technical issues, programmatic requirements, or controversial issues.
- You will lead consensus building among stakeholders with diverse and often conflicting interests.
- You will apply advanced knowledge, experience, and expertise in the Cybersecurity discipline.
- You will provide expert guidance and assist in development of Cybersecurity guidelines and processes.
- You will have influence in evaluation and selection in standardized Cyber tools to be utilized throughout the competency.
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