Security Specialist

• You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day security tasks within your program office to include the creation of security documentation that aligns with internal security procedures.
• You will analyze evaluate and make recommendations concerning alternative approaches to program security protection policies disclosure of information and accreditation processes.
• You will be in charge of the screening of program access requests and identify salient and pertinent points for adjudication and communication and liaison with DoD Navy Government Agencies and other Security Offices.
• You will be the primary point of contact in providing security guidance and advice to High Level Program Managers and others on matters pertaining to Program Security data.
• You will oversee the security classification management of all documents/information generated in the Program Office.

• 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
• 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 aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim or final Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band (DA-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Overseeing and providing continuity of security for facility personnel visitor control document control and all other security requirements;
2) Ensuring that access to Program Security Information is limited to cleared team members in accordance with all applicable directives statutes and dissemination instructions for handling of Classified/Sensitive Data;
3) Providing security management policy guidance and support to Program Office personnel members on all matters pertaining to protection program security procedures for special projects throughout the program life cycle; and
4) Managing all facility security requirements in accordance with the ICD 705 and other physical security mandates.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.