SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Apply NowCompany: Department of the Navy
Location: Naval Base, VA 23501
Description:
Summary You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the OFFICE of the FLAG SECRETARY, STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, COMMAND SECURITY OFFICE on the STAFF OF COMMANDER, SUBMARINE FORCE ATLANTIC (COMSUBLANT) of COMSUBFOR. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/28/2025 to 03/04/2025 * Salary $75,038 - $116,925 per year GS-11 $75,038-$97,544; GS-12 $89,939-$116,925 * Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 12 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Naval Base, Norfolk, VA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 12 * Job family (Series) * 0080 Security Administration * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * National security * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number ST-12703141-25-EIF * Control number 832716000 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. * Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. * Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference * Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. * Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current permanent employees of DON, Former permanent federal employees, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles. Help Duties * You will serve as the Assistant Security Manager and will assist the Security Officer in advising the Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMSUBLANT) on all security issues, especially those relating to the operational Submarine Force. * You will be responsible for ensuring all command GENSER security instructions are current and revised to reflect changes to DOD security administrative publications. * You will recommend enhancements to simplify the DON Physical, Information, Industrial, and Personnel Security Programs and ensures staff-wide knowledge of and compliance with prescribed procedures. * You will provide security training to local staff and afloat commands and provide training assistance to subordinate security managers at remote COMSUBLANT locations. * You will be responsible to provide technical expertise and advisory support regarding the Information and Personnel Security Program to the staff and Echelon IV commands. * You will be responsible for the administration, organization and management of the personnel security program to ensure the initial and continuous evaluation of individual eligibility to occupy sensitive positions and obtain a security clearance. * You will review and evaluate case files including complex and controversial reports of investigation while ensuring clearance eligibility for all appropriate accesses, and monitor clearance re-certification dates for all cleared personnel. * You will be responsible for reviewing and processing of SF-86's per Trusted Workforce 2.0 for continued eligibility of personnel requiring access to classified material in connections with their work assignments. * You will identify security requirements for restricted areas, develop standard operating procedures to control access, and determine security controls and storage requirements for the protection of classified material. * You will be responsible for the control, protection, use, and dissemination of all collateral Top-Secret material/data * You will assist the COMSUBLANT Mission Sponsor Affiliation Sponsor for all contractors' Common Access Card (CAC) applications. Help 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 * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * 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 required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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. * 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 will be subject to a pre-employment Polygraph Testing and a Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed. * Required to complete the Naval Security Manager's Course. * SPeD Certification Level I: This position requires as a condition of employment attainment of the Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of assuming this position. Qualifications FOR GS-12:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience to assist with applying security procedures, implementing best practices and monitoring the execution of security support for afloat commands and shore activities located throughout the COMSUBLANT Atlantic Theater.
* Experience and knowledge to assist in the protection, use and dissemination of all levels of classified material/data, the compromise of which has the potential for exceptionally grave damage to national security.
* Experience and knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide initial review, analysis, and assistance in the resolution of difficult and complex security problems.
* Experience to conduct security program planning at the TYCOM level, providing policy recommendations to the Security Officer and assists in crafting direction which shapes the submarine community's specific operating requirements.
* Experience in reviewing reports of personnel investigations to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information and reviews the impact of various kinds of derogatory information.
* Experience in determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and aids the Security Officer in the granting of personnel security clearances/accesses in the presence of derogatory information.
* Experience and knowledge of Department of Navy security systems used in the process of establishing and maintaining security clearance eligibility.
* Experience in overseeing security requirements for classified materials to ensure information is properly controlled, accounted for, transmitted, transported, safeguarded, and properly destroyed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Experience in maintaining applicable directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to administer a Security program and ensure secure operationsFOR GS-11:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience to assist with applying security procedures, implementing best practices and monitoring the execution of security support for afloat commands and shore activities located throughout the COMSUBLANT Atlantic Theater.
* Experience and knowledge to assist in the protection, use and dissemination of all levels of classified material/data, the compromise of which has the potential for exceptionally grave damage to national security.
* Experience and knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide initial review, analysis, and assistance in the resolution of difficult and complex security problems.
* Experience to conduct security program planning at the TYCOM level, providing policy recommendations to the Security Officer and assists in crafting direction which shapes the submarine community's specific operating requirements.
* Experience in reviewing reports of personnel investigations to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information and reviews the impact of various kinds of derogatory information.
* Experience in determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and aids the Security Officer in the granting of personnel security clearances/accesses in the presence of derogatory information.
* Experience and knowledge of Department of Navy security systems used in the process of e
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience to assist with applying security procedures, implementing best practices and monitoring the execution of security support for afloat commands and shore activities located throughout the COMSUBLANT Atlantic Theater.
* Experience and knowledge to assist in the protection, use and dissemination of all levels of classified material/data, the compromise of which has the potential for exceptionally grave damage to national security.
* Experience and knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide initial review, analysis, and assistance in the resolution of difficult and complex security problems.
* Experience to conduct security program planning at the TYCOM level, providing policy recommendations to the Security Officer and assists in crafting direction which shapes the submarine community's specific operating requirements.
* Experience in reviewing reports of personnel investigations to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information and reviews the impact of various kinds of derogatory information.
* Experience in determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and aids the Security Officer in the granting of personnel security clearances/accesses in the presence of derogatory information.
* Experience and knowledge of Department of Navy security systems used in the process of establishing and maintaining security clearance eligibility.
* Experience in overseeing security requirements for classified materials to ensure information is properly controlled, accounted for, transmitted, transported, safeguarded, and properly destroyed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Experience in maintaining applicable directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to administer a Security program and ensure secure operationsFOR GS-11:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience to assist with applying security procedures, implementing best practices and monitoring the execution of security support for afloat commands and shore activities located throughout the COMSUBLANT Atlantic Theater.
* Experience and knowledge to assist in the protection, use and dissemination of all levels of classified material/data, the compromise of which has the potential for exceptionally grave damage to national security.
* Experience and knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide initial review, analysis, and assistance in the resolution of difficult and complex security problems.
* Experience to conduct security program planning at the TYCOM level, providing policy recommendations to the Security Officer and assists in crafting direction which shapes the submarine community's specific operating requirements.
* Experience in reviewing reports of personnel investigations to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information and reviews the impact of various kinds of derogatory information.
* Experience in determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and aids the Security Officer in the granting of personnel security clearances/accesses in the presence of derogatory information.
* Experience and knowledge of Department of Navy security systems used in the process of e