Summary

You will serve as a GG-12 Security Specialist responsible for providing the full spectrum of security guidance, services, and technical advice in a wide range of security functional areas. You will maintain the integrity and protection of highly sensitive information programs under the security cognizance of the Command/Special Security Officer (SSO) Navy. This position is located at NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY, Naval Station Complex, San Diego, California.

Duties

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• You will provide support with managing, operating, and administering the execution, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security program regarding SCI Facility (SCIF) operations.
• You will make decisions and initiate actions involving interpreting policy for the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Physical Security Program.
• You will advise customers and leadership on security and disclosure concepts, principles, methodology, and practices, as it pertains to the Command and/or Department of Defense (DoD) elements.
• You will analyze and identify security educational needs of the workforce and/or weaknesses in the program and provide recommended solutions.
• You will assist in the coordination and execution of the Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Contracts Management Program providing validation of Navy SCI Contracts.
• You will conduct on-site security assistance visits (SAV) for compliance with applicable security standards, regulations, and operating procedures and to ensure Department of Defense (DoD) equities are met.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector . Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as:

1. Conduct on-site Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) inspections and train stakeholders on applicable SCIF directives and guidelines to ensure compliance;
2. Manage Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) physical security requirements for an organization, assess personnel adherence to these requirements, and determine if corrective action is needed;
3. Apply proficiency in multiple Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security disciplines to perform oversight reviews and audits of information security programs and identify deficiencies in security protocols;
4. Analyze and apply comprehensive Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of classified and sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure
5. Manage Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) equities and represent the organization to internal and external customers and stakeholders at varying levels.

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

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:

https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

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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.

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

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.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

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.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) certification program. The selectee is required to obtain SFPC certification within two years of placement in the position and maintain the certification as long as they remain in the position.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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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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