INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Secretary of Navy Offices

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • At least 5-7 years of specialized experience in information security or related field.
  • Proven experience with OPSEC and CUI policies and enforcement.
  • Expertise in developing and managing Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
  • Demonstrated ability to advise and train senior leaders on classification management.
  • Experience with compliance assessments and security governance across an organization.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret Executive Orders and national regulations for classification management.
  • Advise various stakeholders on proper classification responsibilities.
  • Develop and implement information security policies for DON.
  • Oversee the creation and management of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
  • Provide training and technical advice to security managers and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
  • Access to training and development programs for career advancement.
  • Opportunities for relocation expense reimbursement or recruitment incentives.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and federal holidays observed.
  • Potential for telework or flexible work hours depending on the role.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as an INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Information and Acquisition Protection (IAP) Division of OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, SECURITY DIRECTORATE.

Duties

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  • You will interpret Executive Orders, national regulations, and laws to effectively implement classification management within the DON Information Security Program, to include controlled unclassified information (CUI) and operations security (OPSEC).
  • You will advise Original Classification Authorities (OCAs), project engineers, program managers, command mission leads, action officers, and affected operational officers regarding their responsibilities for proper classification management.
  • You will develop and implement DON information security policies, including CUI and OPSEC, providing authoritative guidance for the DON Information Security Program.
  • You will oversee the development and rescission of Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and declassification guides, establishing and disestablishing Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and manage mandatory classification reporting.
  • You will provide technical advice, training, and assistance to OCAs, program managers, and activity security managers to ensure seamless integration with broader security programs.


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
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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 obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance 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.
  • PCS is not authorized for this position.
  • A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • 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 is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain the following certification within 24 months: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • 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

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Supporting Information OPSEC programs by developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating policy, governance, and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with Executive Orders and Federal regulations.
  • Supporting enterprise classification management and OPSEC programs by developing, coordinating, and overseeing items such as Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and/or Critical Information and Indicators Lists (CIILs).
  • Providing technical security guidance and program oversight to senior leaders, Headquarters staff, and subordinate organizations.
  • Supporting enterprise-wide security governance through the coordination of compliance assessments, program evaluations, policy implementation, and cross-functional initiatives.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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.

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. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

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.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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