SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in security program management and oversight
  • Proficient in developing and implementing DoD and DoN security policies
  • Strong knowledge of classification and protection of sensitive information
  • Experience leading staff studies and advising senior management
  • Ability to ensure security compliance for military and civilian personnel
  • Familiarity with anti-terrorism and force protection principles
  • Experience writing reports and assessments on security programs

Responsibilities

  • Serve as NAVSEA Director of Security Programs and oversee all security personnel
  • Develop, implement, and enforce security strategies across NAVSEA
  • Conduct studies and prepare reports on security program statuses
  • Classify information and prevent unauthorized disclosures
  • Protect NAVSEA from terrorism while overseeing security procedures
  • Ensure all personnel have appropriate security clearances
  • Manage security incidents and maintain loss prevention programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Access to retirement plans and health insurance options
  • Paid time off, including holidays and vacation days
  • Opportunities for career advancement and training
  • Relocation incentives may be available
  • Flexible work arrangements in some cases
  • Travel opportunities within and outside the U.S.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST (Director, Security Programs) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the NAVSEA Director of Security Programs, Security Officer, Security Manager, Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Officer, Operations Security Officer and Staff CMS Responsibility Officer.
  • You will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of security policies and strategies for the uniform application of all relevant DoD and DoN program requirements throughout NAVSEA.
  • You will direct staff studies and preparation of special reports to advise command and senior management officials of the status of security programs throughout NAVSEA and the DoN.
  • You will ensure information is properly classified under the authority of Executive Order 12958 and is protected from unauthorized disclosure.
  • You will ensure policies and procedures protect NAVSEA interests from terrorism.
  • You will ensure appointment or retention of military and civilian employees and granting access to classified information or assignment to other sensitive duties is clearly consistent with the interests of national security.
  • You will ensure appointment or retention of military and civilian employees and granting access to classified information or assignment to other sensitive duties is clearly consistent with the interests of national security.
  • You will ensure contractors are cleared to the level required for contract performance, have required special access authorizations and stowage capability, and have correct security classification guidance based on work requirements.
  • You will ensure the protection of the NAVSEA Headquarters and affiliated PAE/DRPM facilities.
  • You will ensure NAVSEA maintains a viable loss prevention program, and security incidents are properly reported and investigated.
  • You will provide security program oversight and assessment of program effectiveness throughout NAVSEA.
  • You will ensure NAVSEA applies the process of denying adversaries information, capabilities and intentions by identifying, controlling, and protecting indicators associated with planning/conduct of military operations and other sensitive activities.


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.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
  • 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.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector advising on security programs to provide for the development, implementation and oversight of security policies and strategies.

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

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.

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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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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