SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a GG-12 Security Specialist utilizing a fundamental knowledge of Department of War (DoW) and Department of Navy (DoN) security policies and directives pertaining to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and overall DoW SCI security requirements. You will provide the full spectrum of security guidance, services, and technical advice in a wide range of security functional areas. This position is located at NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY in Suitland, Maryland. Responsibilities You will deliver high-quality security services and products while actively driving continuous process improvement initiatives. You will provide assistance in the oversight of Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Industrial and other SCI security programs. You will advise customers and leadership on security and disclosure concepts, principles, methodology, and practices, as it pertains to the Command and/or Department of War (DoW) elements. You will analyze and identify security educational needs of the workforce and/or weaknesses in the program and provide recommended solutions. You will assess the security posture of the Command and/or supported Department of War (DoW) elements. You will conduct on-site security assistance visits (SAV) for compliance with applicable security standards, regulations, and operating procedures and to ensure Department of War (DoW) equities are met. You will conduct security administrative duties; to include providing support in the execution of Preliminary Inquiry Reports of security violations, processing Periodic Reviews, message traffic handling, and security-related database management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector . Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as: Administer classification management requirements to ensure proper categorization, marking, and handling of sensitive and classified materials; Coordinate security requirements for classified contracts and facility clearance (FCL) to determine personnel access and compliance; Apply comprehensive security policies and procedures to protect sensitive and classified information from unauthorized disclosure; Apply Personnel Security principles, standards, and methodologies to oversee and process background investigations, security clearances, and periodic re-investigations; Develop, coordinate, and conduct professional security education, training, and awareness programs to include initial security briefings and debriefings to diverse stakeholders. 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 N/A 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. 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. 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. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is designated as a Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) with a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) requirement. The SFPC is a Department of Navy (DoN) baseline certification for security workforce employees that support/execute security programs that focus predominantly on the protection of, or vetting the access to, sensitive and/or classified information. The incumbent must obtain certification within 24 months of assuming the position. SPeD certification/s must be obtained and undergo renewal process every two years in accordance with SECNAVINST 5500.38. Failure to obtain and maintain this condition of employment could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment.