Security Specialist

• You assist Command Security Manager (CSM) in formulating, coordinating, and executing the security awareness and education program for the command.
• You will assist CSM in managing the Insider Threat Program, developing command level insider threat policies, procedures, and processes aligning with overarching higher-level DoD.
• You will handle adverse personnel security actions requiring completion of forms, and/or security clearance suspension, revocation, or denial and reviews adverse pre-employment information.
• You will initiate and monitor clearance investigations for personnel.
• You will conduct personnel security function including security briefings, trainings, and database entry.

• You assist Command Security Manager (CSM) in formulating, coordinating, and executing the security awareness and education program for the command.
• You will assist CSM in managing the Insider Threat Program, developing command level insider threat policies, procedures, and processes aligning with overarching higher-level DoD.
• You will handle adverse personnel security actions requiring completion of forms, and/or security clearance suspension, revocation, or denial and reviews adverse pre-employment information.
• You will initiate and monitor clearance investigations for personnel.
• You will conduct personnel security function including security briefings, trainings, and database entry.

• 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.

For the GS-12:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Reviewing, interpreting and implementing security policies to ensure security processes, procedures and control systems are in place and adhered to;
2) Applying both knowledge and skills to complete and process security documents prior to issuing an employee's clearance;
3) Using computer software related to personnel security and general administration to validate security documentation and perform personnel security in-processing;
4) Applying security regulations and policies pertaining to government employment, clearances, and classified information for all assigned personnel;
5) Submitting visiting access requests for personnel requiring access at other locations.

For The GS-11

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Utilizing knowledge of personnel and information security programs and best practices to meet mission requirements;
2) Applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls;
3) Interpreting security guidelines to provide information to the organization and ensure security actions are managed in…