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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Intelligence Activity
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY

Summary

You will serve as a GG-0080-14 Security Specialist within the NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY, Security and Insider Threat Directorate (N7). As a subject matter expert and Senior Navy Insider Threat Program (InTP) Analyst, you will develop and implement Navy Insider Threat policies, programs, and procedures to prevent, detect, deter, and mitigate threats from insiders that may harm or place at risk Navy personnel, information, or resources.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
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.
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ST-12979452-26-ELP
Control number
872163600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current Permanent Employees of the Department of the Navy.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the technical expert for multidisciplinary fields such as counterintelligence, security, cybersecurity, human resources, and law enforcement as they pertain to insider threat risk mitigation.
  • You will assess and formulate recommendations and responses for internal and external requests for data, metrics, information, briefings, and executive talking points regarding the Navy Insider Threat Program (InTP).
  • You will develop/implement Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) policies, procedures, and activities as related to the Navy Insider Threat Program.
  • You will analyze key information and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, courses of action, and solutions needed to address complex, sensitive and multi-faceted issues.
  • You will execute and coordinate the Random Polygraph Program activities designed to counter threats posed by Navy personnel with enhanced (privileged) access to classified and/or sensitive information and information systems.
  • You will apply senior level knowledge of applicable laws and regulations authorizing counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations to effectively manage and implement the Random Polygraph Program.
  • You will represent OPNAV/Naval Intelligence Activity on working groups and committees at inter-agency forums, conferences and technical exchanges to ensure alignment of program capabilities.

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
  • You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
  • 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 must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to obtain the Certified Insider Threat Professional-Fundamentals (CITP-F) or designated successor certification within 2 years of entry on duty.
  • Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as:

1. Implement and execute an Insider Threat Program; including analysis and development of strategies, plans, policies, and oversight/compliance and preparing/presenting results both orally and in writing.
2. Partner and coordinate with both internal and external entities to achieve program goals, objectives, and requirements.
3. Develop Plan of Actions and Milestones and other tracking tools to coordinate with stakeholders and track progress.
4. Analyze and integrate technical and non-technical data from a variety of sources to assess and advise on program effectiveness, efficiencies, and resourcing requirements.

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

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

Education

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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.

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

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.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

The location for this position is 701 S. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22204.

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:

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Additional Competencies:
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Information Management
  • Partnering
  • Written Communication
  • Problem Solving

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review, and Structured Interview.

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

All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY
4251 Suitland Rd
Washington, DC 20395
US

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