SECURITY SPECIALIST

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Job Description

You will be responsible for oversight of all SAP security programs, including roles as SAP Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and SAP Facility Physical Security Officer. You will act as the assistant to the Government Program Manager (GPM), with responsibility for the daily coordination of SAP security and operations. You will provide daily administrative and operational oversight for personnel in the CNSL program facility and ashore units. You will manage accountability, control, storage, dissemination, transmission, and destruction of classified SAP materials and equipment. You will ensure SAP records and files are current and maintained in accordance with command procedures and special security directives. You will schedule and conduct high-level SAP security and operational training briefs and seminars. You will conduct quality control inspections, staff assistance visits, security reviews, and certifications for CNSL commands, including in-depth inspections of CNSL afloat units. You will ensure all SAP-briefed personnel comply with SAP security policies and procedures. You will prepare detailed certification reports for submission to U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC). You will assist in the development of future SAP facilities in conjunction with COMNAVSURFPAC's (CNSP) Project Focus Groups (PFG). You will provide guidance and instruction regarding proper marking, classification, and control procedures for the various types of compartmented information.

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. 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 a current valid United States driver's license. 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 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. 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. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed and successful completion of polygraph examinations may be required on a recurring basis.

Qualifications

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 and working knowledge of administering and supporting all aspects of the DoW and DoN Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Experience coordinating across all TYCOM Subordinate commands (CONUS and OCONUS) in the implementation, execution, and control of all SAP-related physical, personnel, and information security matters.
• Experience practicing exceptional customer service and ability to communicate across multiple echelons within the performance of their duties.

Education

GS-13: There is no education substitution for GS-13.

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.

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