ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. You will serve as the Special Security Officer in the Corporate Operations Department, Security Division, Special Programs Branch (Code DN1053) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA). Responsibilities You will manage the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security program and oversee SCI security functions for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA). You will supervise the operation of the special security office and administer the SCI security program to include SCI security. You will maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to adequately discharge Special Security Officer (SSO) duties and responsibilities. You will properly account for, control, transmit, transport, package, and safeguard SCI. You will provide for the destruction of SCI by authorized means and in accordance with all applicable directives. You will maintain the Defense Information for Security System (DISS) to accurately reflect all personnel under your cognizance. You will conduct or otherwise manage SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security (e.g. TEMPEST and TSCM) actions and procedures. You will provide guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests. You will perform all aspects of the SCI Personnel Security Program to include, but not limited to, nomination interviews, validation of SCI access requirements, submission of investigative requests, and conduct of SCI security briefings. You will conduct a continuing SCI security education training and awareness program to ensure all SCI-indoctrinated individuals are kept apprised of the requirements and guidelines for protecting SCI. You will maintain appropriate accreditation documentation for each Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), communications system, and information systems under the organization's security cognizance. You will maintain continuing liaison, as required, with non-SCI security officials. You will maintain SCIF binders for all NSWCDD DNA SCIFs. You will manage and provide oversight of the command's Operational Security Program. You will serve as the Designated Accessible Unit Manager in accordance with the Integrated Risk Management program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11 and GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing technical guidance and support for an organization's Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Program and/or Compartmented Access Program (CAP) preferably while serving as a Special Security Officer (SSO) or Special Security Representative (SSR). 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 Additional Information This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the band, including GS-14 equivalent (high grade) positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13, step 10 (currently $140,426). 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 In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. 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 be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). 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.