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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Systems Management Activity
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Summary

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the SECURITY DIRECTORATE of the Navy Systems Management Activity.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/22/2021 to 05/31/2022
Salary
$86,724 to - $134,789 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
San Diego, CA
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
Washington Navy Yard, DC
Patuxent River, MD
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
ST-11085444-21-DG
Control number
623540300

Duties

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GS-12
Major Duties:

  • Responsible for risk management and mitigation to protect the technology/program and to ensure that program cost, schedule and performance meet the thresholds of the approved security architecture for the program.
  • Responsible for providing guidance in implementing security policy at contractor/government facilities. Review and approves physical security documentation. Conducts site surveys and physical security accreditations.
  • Responsible for providing guidance for the issuance, control, education, and guidance relative to the Security Classification Guide on all classified items or systems.
  • Responsible for making access eligibility determinations in accordance with the Navy Security Clearance and Access Nominations Process. Conducts security briefing to include indoctrinations, debriefing, annual refresher training, and foreign travel briefings.
  • Responsible for reviewing documentation required for classified information systems in accordance with the current security regulations. Coordinates with the Authorizing Official to obtain and maintain current Approval to Operate.

GS-13
Major Duties:
  • Responsible for risk management and mitigation to protect the technology/program and to ensure that program cost, schedule and performance meet the thresholds of the approved security architecture for the program.
  • Responsible for providing guidance in implementing security policy at contractor/government facilities. Review and approves physical security documentation. Conducts site surveys and physical security accreditations.
  • Responsible for providing guidance for the issuance, control, education, and guidance relative to the Security Classification Guide on all classified items or systems.
  • Responsible for making access eligibility determinations in accordance with the Navy Security Clearance and Access Nominations Process. Conducts security briefing to include indoctrinations, debriefing, annual refresher training, and foreign travel briefings.
  • Responsible for reviewing documentation required for classified information systems in accordance with the current security regulations. Coordinates with the Authorizing Official to obtain and maintain current Approval to Operate.

Requirements

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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 successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You may be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

GS-12
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience in planning enhanced Security Compliance Inspections and Self-Inspections; experience in developing and implementing Corrective Action Plans.
  • Experience in planning investigations of security incidents to include reporting, documenting findings in accordance with policy and recommending corrective actions.
  • Experience in assessing security problems including analyzing alternatives, recommending solutions and providing expert technical advice and security direction and guidance to audiences at all levels.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with the concepts, procedures, and techniques that apply to the fields of physical security, industrial security, information security operations security, and personnel security.
  • Experience with clear communication, orally and in writing with managers and with civilian and military contacts across the DoD and other agencies. Experience writing and reviewing security policy. Experience conducting briefings and communicating security guidance to audiences of all levels.

GS-13
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 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:
  • Experience leading enhanced Security Compliance Inspections and Self-Inspections; experience in developing and implementing Corrective Action Plans.
  • Experience in leading the investigations of security incidents to include reporting, documenting findings in accordance with policy and recommending corrective actions.
  • Experience with independently assessing security problems including analyzing alternatives, recommending solutions and providing expert technical advice and security direction and guidance to audiences at all levels.
  • Expert knowledge of and experience working with the concepts, procedures, and techniques that apply to the fields of physical security, industrial security, information security operations security, and personnel security.
  • Experience with clear communication, orally and in writing with managers and with civilian and military contacts across the DoD and other agencies. Experience writing and reviewing security policy. Experience conducting briefings and communicating security guidance audiences of all levels.


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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/

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


Additional information

This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

This position is eligible for situational or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
  • PERSONNEL SECURITY
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT


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.

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