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Naval Sea Systems Command

Supervisory Administrative/Technical Specialist

Location: Rhode Island, Naval Base Newport
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 20/01/2026
End Date: 30/01/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Individuals with disabilities, Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS, Land & base management, Military spouses, Special authorities, Veterans
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Naval Sea Systems Command

About Naval Sea Systems Command

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Summary

Job summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the CORPORATE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, SECURITY DIVISION, SPECIAL PROGRAMS BRANCH of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Major duties

You will oversees the daily operations of all security programs and subprograms within the Special Programs Branch You will work on the accounting for all aspects of special security to include administrative, personnel, facility, and information and information systems. You will ensure daily tasking and work efforts are aligned with divisional priorities to ensure maximum NUWCDIVNPT mission support. You will be responsible for the command's SCI security program. You will perform supervisory duties to include planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, and assigning work to subordinates based on priorities.

Qualification

NT-5 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 (GS 11/12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading a team to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) applying knowledge of Navy and DoD special security governing instructions, policies, practices and procedures; (e.g. 5220-22-M Supplement) (2) researching and interpreted applicable directives to develop, implement, and maintain compliant and effective local Special Security policies and procedures. (3) managing and overseeing all aspects of a compliant Special Security Program. NT-4 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 (GS 9/10) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying a wide range of security management principles to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) applying knowledge of Navy and DoD special security governing instructions, policies, practices and procedures; (e.g. 5220-22-M Supplement) (2) researching and interpreting applicable directives to develop, implement, and maintain compliant and effective local Special Security policies and procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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

FOR NT-4 ONLY Substitution of Education Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: -Structured Resume Review -Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.