Supervisory Information Technology Specialist
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $187,093
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Entry salary: $51,332 | Full performance (GS-12): up to $96,770
Career ladder: Start at GS-9 and advance to GS-12 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team in the Cyber Warfare Department of the Naval Air Systems Command, focusing on developing and implementing cybersecurity measures for aircraft systems like avionics and software.
The role requires supervising engineers and analysts, managing projects to meet deadlines and budgets, and solving complex technical problems in aviation technology.
It's a good fit for experienced professionals with a background in engineering or data science who enjoy leading teams in high-stakes defense projects.
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/SCIENTIST in the Cyber Warfare Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
In addition to Basic Requirements, you resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band (NM-03) or equivalent grade level (GS-9/12) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a SUPERVISORY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST, SUPERVISORY COMPUTER SCIENTIST, and/or SUPERVISORY DATA SCIENTIST.
Examples of specialized experience include: (1) Functioning as a subject matter expert for managing, developing, testing, researching, and implementing cyber security controls for complex systems that include major subcomponents such as avionics, software, computers, and associated aircraft system interfaces; (2) Leading the development of user-centric interactive reports, data analysis, data science techniques, and visualization solutions (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, and Power BI); (3) Providing technical leadership and guidance to Integrated Program Team Members and employees regarding a major avionics system program; (4) Overseeing and assigning work assignments to subordinates, based on organizational priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and/or capabilities of employees; (5) Providing project/program management to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements for avionics system project/program; (6) Formulating novel approaches using knowledge of related projects/programs/avionics systems and associated components to resolve a variety of complex technological and/or corporate problems; (7) Supervising and performing official supervisory responsibilities for assigned subordinates; and (8) Functioning as a liaison with internal and external contacts to ensure assigned program needs are addressed and program goals are met.
Additional education and qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: 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/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/ 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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