Security Specialist

You will serve as the Government Special Access Program (SAP) Security Officer (GSSO), acting as the recognized authority and source of expertise for all SAP-related security matters.

You will manage the implementation, oversight, and daily operation of Special Access Programs, ensuring the secure execution of highly sensitive classified programs.

You will provide expert-level SAP support and authoritative policy guidance concerning specialized security procedures to all COMNAVSURFLANT staff, tenant commands, and both shore and sea-based units.

You will develop, direct, and oversee all command procedures for the handling, storage, distribution, accountability, and destruction of SAP classified and sensitive material.

You will ensure command-wide compliance with all SAP security policies and procedures for all briefed personnel.

You will conduct quality control inspections, staff assistance visits, security reviews, and prepare detailed certification reports for higher authorities.

You will perform investigations into the loss or compromise of SAP classified material, determine potential damage to national security, and implement corrective actions.

You will coordinate SAP-related activities with U.S. Fleet Forces, Combatant Commanders, Numbered Fleets, CNSP, and other Navy commands.

Requirements

• 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.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• The position will require a completed Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) for TOP SECRET with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed and successful completion of polygraph examinations may be required on a recurring basis.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-13, your resume must 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:

• Experience providing policy oversight and serving as the technical authority for the management of CNO Special Access Control Programs.
• Experience governing security manuals, procedures, policy guidelines and regulations for special access and other related or unrelated specialized security programs.
• Experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of all security concepts, principles and practices to advise all supported commands and subject matter managers in new developments and advances in physical security techniques.
• Experience applying policy direction to specific operating requirements and developing guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels of security controls.
• Experience communicating both orally and in writing to senior flag level military officers and equivalent civilian officials, conduct briefs, and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Experience meeting and interacting with a variety of military, civilian and program management personnel in an independent role.

Preferred: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Certificates that show knowledge of this specific job.

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 the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.

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.

Incumbent is required to perform the above duties at a variety of job sites within the commuting area. It is incumbent's responsibility to transport himself in an expeditious manner between job sites in the local area of his/her permanent duty station with reimbursement of costs in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.