SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will conduct continuing security analysis of program(s) within a region to which assigned and recommend improvements and corrective measures to upgrade security administration, procedures and processes. You will prepare security specifications for program procurements. You will participate in the design, development, and be responsible for the oversight of construction projects to ensure appropriate physical security measures are taken to achieve accreditation of SAP Facilities. You will provide security oversight, guidance and support to USMC activities and contractors; inspect facilities to ensure continued compliance with U.S. Government security policy standards and requirements. You will prepare reports of investigations including recommendations for disciplinary and other remedial actions. You will, with appropriate training and support from higher headquarters, to review, approve, or provide recommended edits to documents prepared on behalf of USMC commands to include deployment or test / demonstration plans. You will work closely with government civilians, military personnel, and contractors to ensure the successful protection of critical technologies and components for Special Access Programs (SAPs). You will administer security indoctrinations and debriefings. You will prepare correspondence, reports and other documentation related to the full range of specialized security functions in support of SAPs within your area of responsibility. You will brief higher authorities on the currency and accuracy of program security; include elemental status with analysis of program patterns and trends potentially affecting security postures. You will provide on-the-job training to assigned security personnel. You will investigate security discrepancies, infractions, and violations. You will coordinate with law enforcement, counterintelligence, and other entities to ensure protection of classified national security information up to and including TOP SECRET, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP. 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 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 travel up to 25%.You will be required to travel up to 25%. 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 pass a polygraph examination. You must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying comprehensive knowledge of Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Assurance (IA), Special Access Program Security, and Industrial Security to perform the following: 1) Serving as a technical expert providing full range of security support 2) Participating in analysis, making comments and recommendations from the security perspective, including personnel adjudications, physical facility protection, administrative and automated information systems policies and practices 3) Assisting in formulating and improving security risk management policy guidance and support 4) Conducting inquiries of reported security violations, to adjudicate reported discrepancies 5) Providing oversight and compliance inspection of organized personnel responsible for the protection of classified/restricted information. 6) Conducting assessments on threats and vulnerabilities, determine the level of risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Education There is no educational substation for experience for this series, at this grade level. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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. 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: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. 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. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement . click apply for full job details

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