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Summary

This Security Specialist position is located in the Security Office, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW). The division is responsible for implementing all functions for Information, Personnel, Physical, Anti-terrorism, and Force Protection disciplines.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/16/2025 to 12/22/2025
Salary
$101,234 to - $131,610 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Air Station San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12849321-26-DMS
Control number
852496800

Duties

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  • You will accomplish duties as Communications Security Specialist, Primary Communications Security (COMSEC), Account Manager (CAM), Primary Key Management Infrastructure, Operating Account Manager (KOAM), and Client Platform Administrator (CPA).
  • You will apply comprehensive working knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) concepts, regulations, policies, and practices as well as specialized technical expertise to review, analyze, and resolve complex and sensitive security problems.
  • You will demonstrate working knowledge of communications systems, encryption circuitry, cryptographic keying material, and their appropriate integration into secure operational environments.
  • You will participate in the investigation and analysis of a broad range of atypical or sensitive COMSEC issues.
  • You will formulate projects, studies, and plans designed to significantly alter or improve existing COMSEC systems.
  • You will establish local criteria, procedures, and guidance for program areas where higher-level guidance is general, insufficiently detailed, or not fully applicable to the operational environment.
  • You will develop, recommend, and implement long-range COMSEC strategies that impact organizational capabilities across multiple geographically dispersed locations and mission sets.
  • You will utilize and manage secure and non-secure networks (e.g., SIPRNET, NIPRNET), information systems, and security software applications.
  • You will demonstrate job related experience and apply specialized training and operational knowledge of Data Transfer Device (DTD) operations and associated cryptographic key management procedures.
  • You will advise senior leadership on COMSEC implication of operational plans, technology integration, and resource decisions.
  • You will coordinate with external agencies and partners to ensure interoperability and protection of shared information systems and resources.
  • You will perform other duties as assigned.

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
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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.
  • You will 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.
  • 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.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code: 723, proficiency level: Intermediate. The selectee is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
  • You will be required to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to standard safety procedures while accomplishing various job assignments/duties.
  • Temporary Additional Duty/Temporary Duty (TAD/TDY) travel is frequently required to support geographically dispersed sites and ensure compliance with COMSEC policies and procedures.

Qualifications

For this Security Specialist GS-0080-12 position, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes:
(1) Applying comprehensive working knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) concepts, principles, laws, regulations, policies, and practices as well as specialized technical expertise to review, analyze, and resolve complex and sensitive security problems.
(2) Utilizing extensive job experience and understanding of the highly specialized area of COMSEC, including administration of the Navy's Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) System and the Navy's COMSEC Material Control System or similar control system.
(3) Demonstrating working knowledge of communications systems, encryption circuitry, cryptographic keying material, and their appropriate integration into secure operational environments.
(4) Participating in investigating and analyzing a broad range of atypical or sensitive COMSEC issues.
(5) Formulating projects, studies, and plans designed to significantly alter or improve existing COMSEC systems, and establishing local criteria, procedures, and guidance for program areas where higher-level guidance is general, insufficiently detailed, or not fully applicable to the operational environment.
(6) Developing, recommending, and implementing long-range COMSEC strategies that impact organizational capabilities across multiple geographically dispersed locations and mission sets.
(7) Using and managing secure and non-secure networks (e.g., SIPRNET, NIPRNET), information systems, and security software applications.
(8) Demonstrating job related experience and possessing specialized training and operational knowledge of Data Transfer Device (DTD) operations and associated cryptographic key management procedures.
(9) Advising senior leadership on COMSEC implication of operational plans, technology integration, and resource decisions.
(10) Coordinating with external agencies and partners to ensure interoperability and protection of shared information systems and resources.

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.

Additional information

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

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY
  • INFORMATION SECURITY
  • OPERATIONS SECURITY
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, and Situation Judgment Test.

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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