Security Specialist

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

• Implements policies, standards, procedures and security method, and their applications.
• Prepares local security operating procedures and supplements to agency personnel.
• Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors.
• Prepares internal operating procedures for various assigned locations within the agency and ensures that they are in compliance with security regulations.
• Maintains continuous contact with military intelligence, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI).
• And Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and local law enforcement in order to obtain the most current data available.
• As a Government Security Specialist Officer (GSSO) and technical authority for DCMA Special Programs Command, the incumbent is the primary subject matter expert for all security matters related to SAP/SCI.
• Responsible for implementing security policies across government and contractor facilities, serving as the security focal point between agencies, customers, and contractors.
• In addition to SAP duties, the incumbent is also assigned as a Special Security Representative (SSR) for the agency’s Sensitive Compartmented Facilities (SCIFs).

Qualifications

To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time after appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Applies a wide range of security requirements established by legislation, executive order, regulations, directives, and various policy statements, Develops policies and procedures to protect classified information. Conducts security inspections to ensure implementation of and compliance with requirements of the agency's information security program. Implements policies, standards, procedures, security methods and their applications. Prepares instructional training to agency personnel in regards to security concerns and protection in the interest of national security. Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure 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 Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours of submitting your application (which may be prior to the closing date of this announcement), unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Other Information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300. Tour of Duty: 1st Shift FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: No If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Financial Disclosure Required Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions. The selected candidate shall obtain and maintain their SPeD Certifications through CDSE for Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) and Special Programs Security Credential (SPSC) within 3 years of onboarding with DCMA Special Programs. Failure to obtain those certifications can be grounds for termination.