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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Air Systems Command
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the STRL Mission Support. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/12/2024 to 04/11/2025
Salary
$46,020 to - $131,452 per year

DA-02: $46,020-$82,069 / DA-03: $69,729-$99,821 / DA-04: $84,366-$131,452

Pay scale & grade
DA 2 - 4
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
China Lake, CA
Point Mugu, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
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
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12382688-24-RJB
Control number
786223200

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will provide security support in a wide range of security functional areas that include information security, physical security, personnel security, industrial security, communications security, and operations security.
  • You will plan, implement and administer the Special Access Program (SAP)/Special Access Required (SAR) Security ensuring SAP/SAR security programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
  • You will serve as the lead or alternate lead Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) and provide advice and manage all aspects of SAP/SAR security programs needed to complete the organization's mission.
  • You will provide support in the areas of program protection planning; personnel, industrial, physical and Information Systems (IS).
  • You will prepare, review and evaluate program and security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in accordance with program requirements.
  • You will operate as the team lead or as an effective team member within the Navy/DoD structure, and will be able to understand and apply ethical standards in relationships.

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 e-verify.gov
  • 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.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or 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.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

DA-04:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9/10) or pay band (DA-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Providing security support in functional areas that include Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Communications Security, and Operations Security; 2) Interpreting sponsors' unique classified technical needs and applying risk management and implementation of relevant security measures to ensure national security; 3) Providing support in the areas of program protection planning; personnel, industrial, physical and Information Systems; and 4) Utilizing knowledge/skill in the following areas:Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 705, Department of Defense Manuals (DoDM 5205.07 series), Information Security (INFOSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), National Industrial Security Program Manual Supplement (NISPOM, DoD 5220.22M).

DA-03:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5-8) or pay band (DA-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) With guidance, providing security support in functional areas that include Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Communications Security, and Operations Security; 2) Applying risk management and implementation of relevant security measures to ensure national security; 3) With guidance, providing support in the areas of program protection planning; personnel, industrial, physical and Information Systems; and 4) Utilizing knowledge/skill in one or more of the following:Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 705, Department of Defense Manuals (DoDM 5205.07 series), Information Security (INFOSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), National Industrial Security Program Manual Supplement (NISPOM, DoD 5220.22M).

DA-02:
Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience that includes one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-1-4) or pay band (DA-01) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. General experience must demonstrate some or all of the following: 1) With guidance and oversight, providing security support in functional areas that include Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Communications Security, and Operations Security; 2) Assisting with applying risk management to ensure national security; and 3) Utilizing knowledge/skill in one or more of the following:Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 705, Department of Defense Manuals (DoDM 5205.07 series), Information Security (INFOSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), National Industrial Security Program Manual Supplement (NISPOM, DoD 5220.22M).

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

DA-04:
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

DA-03:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
or
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
or
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

DA-02:
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (https://www.ed.gov/). Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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