IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) Job at FLTREADCEN EAST (DON) in Havelock

Overview

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) in the COMMAND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of FLTREADCEN EAST. Open period: 09/29/2025 to 10/06/2025. Salary: $49,960 to $79,443 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS 7 – 9. Location: Cherry Point, NC. Telework: Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel: Occasional travel. Relocation: Not reimbursed. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Competitive; Promotion potential: 11. Job family: 2210 Information Technology Management. Supervisory status: No. Security clearance: Secret. Drug test: No. Bargaining unit status: No.

Duties

• You will provide advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues.
• You will evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services.
• You will prepare and present reports.
• You will apply software design principles, methods, and approaches.
• You will design, write, debug, and maintain software applications that meet technical and functional requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Time-in-grade requirements apply for current federal employees seeking GS positions (generally at least one year at the next lower grade).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position (work role code 621, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE). Qualified in DoD 8140.03 Cyber Workforce and Navy policies.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-9 LEVEL

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level, including:

1. Interpreting IT policies, standards, and guidelines;
2. Testing and optimizing system and data functionality;
3. Identifying and defining business or technical requirements for design, development, implementation, management, and support of systems;
4. Providing technical leadership on group projects;
5. Evaluating proposals for IT product or service acquisitions.

FOR THE GS-7 LEVEL

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level, including:

1. Interpreting IT policies, standards, and guidelines;
2. Assisting in testing and optimizing system and data functionality;
3. Assisting in identifying and defining business or technical requirements for design, development, implementation, management, and support of systems;
4. Evaluating proposals for IT product or service acquisitions.

In addition, four competencies are required:

1. Attention to Detail
2. Customer Service
3. Oral Communication
4. Problem Solving

Additional qualification information is available from the Office of Personnel Management. Experience may be paid or unpaid (including volunteers).

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• Self-check and pre-employment requirements may apply (e.g., travel, drug testing, background checks).
• Section on federal benefits and related information available below.

How to Apply

Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your USAJOBS account. A complete application package includes:

1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments (include employer, dates, hours per week, pay plan/grade if relevant).
2. Complete assessment questionnaire.
3. Supporting documentation.

Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on 10/06/2025. If more than one resume is submitted, only the last will be considered.

Note: You can check your application status by logging into USAJOBS. Do not email or mail resumes/applications to the listed contact information. Ensure all information is legible and accurate.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC

Email: doneic@us.navy.mil

Address: FLTREADCEN EAST, PSC 8021, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0021, US

Next steps

Applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility and qualification. Best-qualified candidates are most often referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager may interview. You will be notified of rating and referral decisions. For questions, email DONEIC@us.navy.mil.

Benefits

A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on the position type and full-/part-time status.

Required documents

You must provide documentation supporting eligibility and qualifications. A complete resume is required. For promotions, SF-50s showing time-in-grade are often required. See the agency’s guidance for education and veteran preference documentation. If applying under education or licenses, include official/unofficial transcripts or credentials as applicable. For active duty, include a statement of service.

Documents may be shared with the Human Resources Office; you may sanitize personal information where appropriate.