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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
U.S. FLEET CYBER COMMAND

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/06/2026 to 01/12/2026
Salary
$77,964 to - $101,359 per year

Cost of Living Allowance will be 8.64%.

Pay scale & grade
GG 11
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Kunia, HI
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—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may or may not be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, command policy and available command funding.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12860434-26-ELP
Control number
853619900

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Clarification from the agency

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference Eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligibles and All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • You will provide Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) personnel security management, including processing cryptologic risk assessments, counterintelligence interviews, indoctrinations and education briefings, and SCI courier certification.
  • You will serve as the advisor on procedures for adverse security actions, which include security clearance denials, suspensions, and revocations.
  • You will manage the polygraph program to include scheduling, briefings, five year updates, reports of investigation, and updates to the Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility, Fleet Cyber Command, and National Security Agency.
  • You will manage the analysis and evaluation of personnel security investigative requirements for security clearances and visitor and foreign national association access control.
  • You will review personnel security documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines prior to release to higher headquarters, Navy, National Security Agency, and other security counterparts.
  • You will provide statistical reports to national-level agencies and organizations.
  • You will support personnel security functions such as in/out processing, special accesses, foreign national associations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visitor and vendor access, pass clearance and travel messages, and background investigations.

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.
  • This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
  • This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
  • This position requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-9) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as:

1. Provide personnel security management and administrative functions for sensitive programs, to include processing security background investigations, periodic re-investigations, in/out processing, and special access requests.
2. Assist in the management of a security program or serve in a direct support role within a security office.
3. Manage the operation and maintenance of electronic security systems.
4. Conduct preliminary interviews for security screenings.

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I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

OR

I have obtained an LL.M. that is related to the position being filled.

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/#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.

Education

Education Substitution
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

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.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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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