SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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. 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 operations FOR 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 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 operations 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. Education FOR GS-12: There are no educational substitutions for specialized experience for GS-12. FOR GS-11: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. 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. During the application process you will have an option 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 f