SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties * At the GS-13 level you will perform developmental duties, as assigned. At the GS-14 level you will perform the duties shown below. * You will serve as a Security Specialist performing Special Access Program (SAP) / Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) Security Management. * You will serve as the Government SAP Security officer (GSSO) for the DON SAPCO and as the Special Security Representative (SSR) for the Regional Special Security Officer. * You will coordinate with officials in the DON responsible for collateral and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security policy and requirements when applicable to DON SAPs. * You will serve as the OPNAV Security Manager for the DON SAPCO Pentagon facility. * You will support the assigned Communications Security (COMSEC) Local Element (LE) for the Navy Special Programs Division. * You will develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedure for the personnel security program within the DON SAPCO. * You will manage the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes necessary for reviewing and evaluating personnel accesses to SAP and SCI information. * You will coordinate with organizational counterparts to ensure all necessary stakeholders are integrated into the process for evaluating personnel for access to SAP information. * You will design, implement and administer training and awareness program for personnel security. * You will develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedures for the physical security program within the DON SAPCO to ensure compliance with all SAPF and SCIF regulations. * You will design, develop, evaluate, manage and inspect the installation of physical protection systems, devices, and procedures to ensure that sensitive information, equipment, or material is not compromised or mishandled. * You will design, implement, and administer training and awareness programs for physical security. * You will serve as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for all accountable items in the DON SAPCO inventory. * You will perform oversight reviews and audits to monitor information security program implementation and practices under the cognizance of the DON SAPCO in accordance with applicable security policy. * You will develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedures for the information security program within the DON SAPCO. * You will execute classification and declassification authority, document marking, safeguarding, physical storage and control. Requirements 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 * 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. * You will be subject to a random Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph. * 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * You must achieve and maintain all Organization required certifications. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You must maintain access to classified, SAP and SCI information. * You may be required to work overtime. * You may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-14 Level, your resume must demonstrate that you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public using knowledge of Personnel, Industrial, Information, and Physical Security and performing the following: 1)Applying Mastery knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all current applicable Executive Orders, directives, regulations, and programs that govern DON SAPs (Special Access Programs) and SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information). 2) Implementing all aspects of security policy, including physical, personnel, industrial, and information security. 3) Using extensive knowledge of the DON SAP portfolio and DON SAPCO policies to review special access required security classification guide technical and programmatic content in ensuring security policy compliance and provide security recommendations to senior leadership. 4) Providing written and oral communications at mastery levels including writing conducting presentations, policy interpretation, and to brief, advise, and provide recommendations to Flag Officers and Senior Executives. 5) Demonstrating knowledge of DOD security policy, SCI security policy, SAP policies and positions of other Services, Defense-wide Agencies, Joint Staff, and Congressional representatives. also, knowledge and compliance with applicable laws and treaties. 6) Investigating, negotiating, and evaluating SAP security issues to resolve complex problems and issues To qualify for the GS-13 Level, your resume must demonstrate that you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public using knowledge of Personnel, Industrial, Information, and Physical Security and performing the following: 1) Applying knowledge and demonstrated expertise in applicable Executive Orders, directives, regulations, and programs that govern DON SAPs (Special Access Programs) and SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information). 2) Assisting in implementing all aspects of security policy, including physical, personnel, industrial, and information security. 3) Using knowledge of the DON SAP portfolio and DON SAPCO policies to assist in reviewing special access required security classification guide technical and programmatic content in ensuring security policy compliance and provide security recommendations to senior personnel. 4) Providing written and oral communications including writing conducting presentations, policy interpretation, and to brief, advise, and provide recommendations to senior personnel. 5) Demonstrating knowledge of DOD security policy, SCI security policy, SAP policies and positions of other Services, Defense-wide Agencies, Joint Staff, and Congressional representatives. 6) Assisting in investigating, negotiating, and evaluating SAP security issues to resolve complex problems and issues. 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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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 There is no educational substitute for Specialized Experience in this series at these grade levels. Additional information You will serve as a Security Specialist with the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Warfare Systems). The Special Programs Division is the organization responsible for managing requirements and resources for Department of Navy (DON) Special Access Programs (SAP) as well as all matters of security policy, program oversight and coordination for the Under Secretary of the Navy. The mission of the Department of the Navy Special Access Program Central Office (DON SAPCO) is responsible for the execution, management, oversight, administration, security, information system and networks, information assurance, and records management for the Special Access Programs (SAPs) under the responsibility of the DON. The duty station is the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. This position is eligible for situational or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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 . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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