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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Pentagon, Arlington, VAFull-time$122–158K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$122–158K/yr
Location
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Security Specialist serves within the Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The role develops personnel security policies and guidance, manages classified information, handles security matters for classified contracts, and ensures physical security measures are in place before facilities are certified to store classified information. Qualifications require at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personnel SecurityClassified Information SecurityClassified Document MarkingIndustrial SecurityContract Security SpecificationsAccountabilityAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing and NegotiatingIntegrity and HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Qualifications

1 Year Specialized Experience

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST within IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.

Duties

  • You will develop policies and procedures and provide guidance for the personnel security program.
  • You will serve as the leading security authority in the management of command's classified information.
  • You will serve as the contracting officer for security matters for classified contracts within OPNAV offices.
  • You will ensure that physical security policy, design, surveys, and installed protective systems are in place prior to certification for storage of classified information.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing Personnel Security by developing policies and procedures, providing guidance, directing the initiation, rejection, revision and review of investigations for the purpose of granting clearance and access to classified information, continuous evaluation, and the CE enrolled process for OPNAV assigned sensitive billets; Serving as the leading security authority in the management of command's classified information under the authority of Executive Order 13526 while protecting and safeguarding classified holdings against unauthorized disclosure; Managing technical and marking guidance for classified document production while ensuring proper marking prior to finalization; and Providing supervision over the Industrial Security Program for classified contracts while working closely with OPNAV staff contract officer representatives to ensure the timely and proper preparation of Contract Security Classification Specifications. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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 PERSONNEL SECURITY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY INFORMATION SECURITY ACCOUNTABILITY WRITTEN COMMUNCATION ORAL COMMUNCATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. 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. 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. Other 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 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.

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