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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Systems Management Activity
NSMA
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
05/20/2024 to 03/24/2025
Salary
$103,409 to - $156,323 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Locations
China Lake, CA
2 vacancies
Port Hueneme, CA
2 vacancies
San Diego, CA
4 vacancies
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
24 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position, up to 30%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12422550-24-BMH
Control number
792128400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens.

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for risk management and mitigation to protect the technology/program and to ensure that program cost, schedule and performance meet the thresholds of the approved security architecture for the program.
  • You will provide guidance in implementing security policy at contractor/government facilities, review and approve physical security documentation, and conduct site surveys and physical security accreditations.
  • You will provide guidance for the issuance, control, education, and guidance relative to the Security Classification Guide on all classified items or systems.
  • You will determine access eligibility determinations in accordance with the Navy Security Clearance and Access Nominations Process.
  • You will conduct security briefings to include indoctrinations, debriefing, annual refresher training, and foreign travel briefings
  • You will review documentation required for classified information systems in accordance with the current security regulations.
  • You will coordinate with the Authorizing Official to obtain and maintain current Approval to Operate.

Requirements

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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.
  • 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 acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the excepted service which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must also 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: 1) Leading compliance inspections for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). to include validation/oversight of self-inspections; experience in developing and implementing Corrective Action Plans; 2) Leading investigations of security incidents to include reporting, documenting findings in accordance with policy and recommending corrective actions; 3) Assessing security problems including analyzing alternatives, recommending solutions and providing expert technical advice and security direction and guidance to audiences at all levels; 4) Working with the concepts, procedures, and techniques for SAPF/SCIF (Facility) physical security standards, industrial security, information security, operations security, and personnel security; 5) Applying proficient oral and written communication skills to communicate with managers and with civilian and military contacts across the DoD and other agencies; 6) Writing and reviewing security policy; and 7) Conducting briefings and communicating security guidance to high level audiences.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

This position is subject to a random Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Incumbent must achieve and maintain all Organization required certifications.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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