This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), with two vacancies in listed locations.
As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Provide scientific mission support through Information Technology (IT) innovation, enhancing state-of-the-art IT systems and technology in a research environment. Maintain IT systems compliance with government requirements, establishing and implementing IT policies and procedures, and providing written statements and briefing on technical topics.
Formulate, execute, and track project priorities, and oversee project progress towards meeting milestones. Utilize budget formulation, management, and tracking in the development and oversight of projects. Report progress and results to senior management on a timely basis.
Oversee IT Security to include The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) Assessment and Authorization, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, and Critical Control implementation. Knowledge and experience in Local and Wide-area networking (LAN, WAN), including experience in coordinating teams to implement and operate next generation Information Technology solutions.
Plan and distribute work to be accomplished by subordinates. Set and adjust short-term and long-term priorities and prepare schedules for the completion of work. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work. Evaluate the work performance of subordinates, providing technical oversight and instruction and addressing poor performance as part of the performance process. Develop performance standards.
Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interview candidates for subordinate positions. Identify training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $147945 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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