SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Position Description The incumbent provides security leadership and administrative support to direct funded programs with unique security requirements, which are more stringent than those security requirements normally applied to DoD in the interest of National Security. Interprets sponsor's unique classified technical needs and advises on risk management and implementation of relevant security measures to ensure national security. Understands and implements unique security requirements related to physical security, personnel security, industrial security, operations security, communications security, monitoring and inspections while driving the program to meet its mission. This work requires the incumbent to have a current Top Secret clearance with a closed investigation within five years. The incumbent must be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance for the duration of employment. As a Security Specialist DA-0080-05; the incumbent is responsible for managing program protection in the interest of national security. The incumbent is considered a subject matter expert in the areas of program protection planning; personnel, industrial, physical and Information Systems (IS) security. The incumbent independently prepares, reviews and evaluates program and security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in accordance with program requirements. The incumbent independently develops OPSEC plans and Information Systems/Computer policies and procedures. The incumbent will serve as a team leader, directing and training Security Specialists and others working in the areas of physical security, personnel security, industrial security, operations security, communications security, and monitoring and inspections. The incumbent ensures security and administrative procedures are adhered to, delegating and distributing tasks as necessary to ensure program success. The incumbent operates as an exemplary team member within the Navy/DoD structure and understands and applies ethical standards in relationships. INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC): Implements policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent the loss and/or compromise of classified information or material. Provides guidance and advises program leadership on matters pertaining to the proper safeguarding, handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI) and sensitive material, as well as security classification, declassification, and marking principles. PHYSICAL SECURITY (PHYSEC): Serves as the primary point of contact for ensuring all Department, Program, or Competency Vaults, Secure Rooms, Controlled Access Areas (CAAs), and Restricted Access Areas (RAAs) are certified and properly managed. Ensures Department, Program, or Competency facility and controlled area access is managed by the need-to-know principle and all employees, contractors, patrons, and vendors who do not require routine access to facilities, controlled areas, and/or IT systems are escorted. Ensures when individuals have access removed from facilities or systems, the appropriate individuals and entities are notified (i.e. Information Assurance, Facility/Lab Managers, Security, etc.). PERSONNEL SECURITY (PERSEC): Serves as the primary point of contact for verifying clearances, access, and need to know for Department, Program, or Competency employees and visitors in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or other Department of Defense official databases. The incumbent provides security indoctrination training for all new employees or transfers into their department, program, or competency to include derogatory information reporting and foreign travel reporting requirements. INDUSTRIAL SECURITY (INDUSEC): Serves as a point of contact for ensuring contract employee compliance with security requirements commensurate with the level and type of work being performed for the Department, Program, or Competency. COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC): Coordinates with Department, Program, or Competency Local Element (LE) managers to ensure all COMSEC equipment is properly handled, safeguarded, and stored IAW COMSEC regulatory requirements and policies. OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC): Is responsible for implementing OPSEC policies and procedures for the Department, Program, or Competency. Must have knowledge/skill in the following: Joint Air Force, Army, Navy manuals (JAFAN) Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) Department of Defense Manual (DoDM 5205.07) Information Security (INFOSEC)Personnel Security (PERSEC)Physical Security Operations Security (OPSEC) National Industrial Security Program Manual Supplement NISPOM DoD 5220.22M Experience Required 4-7 Years

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