SECURITY SPECIALIST Job in Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Vacancy No. DE-12699338-25-FBK Department Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Salary $120,579.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 13 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/21/2025 Close Date 3/3/2025
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Locations:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated Excepted Service vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • At the GS-13 level you will perform developmental duties, as assigned. At the GS-14 level you will perform the duties shown below.
  • You will serve as a Security Specialist performing Special Access Program (SAP) / Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) Security Management.
  • You will serve as the Government SAP Security officer (GSSO) for the DON SAPCO and as the Special Security Representative (SSR) for the Regional Special Security Officer.
  • You will coordinate with officials in the DON responsible for collateral and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security policy and requirements when applicable to DON SAPs.
  • You will serve as the OPNAV Security Manager for the DON SAPCO Pentagon facility.
  • You will support the assigned Communications Security (COMSEC) Local Element (LE) for the Navy Special Programs Division.
  • You will develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedure for the personnel security program within the DON SAPCO.
  • You will manage the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes necessary for reviewing and evaluating personnel accesses to SAP and SCI information.
  • You will coordinate with organizational counterparts to ensure all necessary stakeholders are integrated into the process for evaluating personnel for access to SAP information.
  • You will design, implement and administer training and awareness program for personnel security.
  • You will develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedures for the physical security program within the DON SAPCO to ensure compliance with all SAPF and SCIF regulations.
  • You will design, develop, evaluate, manage and inspect the installation of physical protection systems, devices, and procedures to ensure that sensitive information, equipment, or material is not compromised or mishandled.
  • You will design, implement, and administer training and awareness programs for physical security.
  • You will serve as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for all accountable items in the DON SAPCO inventory.
  • You will perform oversight reviews and audits to monitor information security program implementation and practices under the cognizance of the DON SAPCO in accordance with applicable security policy.
  • You will develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedures for the information security program within the DON SAPCO.
  • You will execute classification and declassification authority, document marking, safeguarding, physical storage and control.

Requirements

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
  • 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 subject to a random Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
  • 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.
  • You must achieve and maintain all Organization required certifications.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI 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 must maintain access to classified, SAP and SCI information.
  • You may be required to work overtime.
  • You may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-14 Level, your resume must demonstrate that you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public using knowledge of Personnel, Industrial, Information, and Physical Security and performing the following:
1)Applying Mastery knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all current applicable Executive Orders, directives, regulations, and programs that govern DON SAPs (Special Access Programs) and SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information).
2) Implementing all aspects of security policy, including physical, personnel, industrial, and information security.
3) Using extensive knowledge of the DON SAP portfolio and DON SAPCO policies to review special access required security classification guide technical and programmatic content in ensuring security policy compliance and provide security recommendations to senior leadership.
4) Providing written and oral communications at mastery levels including writing conducting presentations, policy interpretation, and to brief, advise, and provide recommendations to Flag Officers and Senior Executives.
5) Demonstrating knowledge of DOD security policy, SCI security policy, SAP policies and positions of other Services, Defense-wide Agencies, Joint Staff, and Congressional representatives. also, knowledge and compliance with applicable laws and treaties.
6) Investigating, negotiating, and evaluating SAP security issues to resolve complex problems and issues

To qualify for the GS-13 Level, your resume must demonstrate that you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public using knowledge of
Personnel, Industrial, Information, and Physical Security and performing the following:
1) Applying knowledge and demonstrated expertise in applicable Executive Orders, directives, regulations, and programs that govern DON SAPs (Special Access Programs) and SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information).
2) Assisting in implementing all aspects of security policy, including physical, personnel, industrial, and information security.
3) Using knowledge of the DON SAP portfolio and DON SAPCO policies to assist in reviewing special access required security classification guide technical and programmatic content in ensuring security policy compliance and provide security recommendations to senior personnel.
4) Providing written and oral communications including writing conducting presentations, policy interpretation, and to brief, advise, and provide recommendations to senior personnel.
5) Demonstrating knowledge of DOD security policy, SCI security policy, SAP policies and positions of other Services, Defense-wide Agencies, Joint Staff, and Congressional representatives.
6) Assisting in investigating, negotiating, and evaluating SAP security issues to resolve complex problems and issues.

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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/

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

There is no educational substitute for Specialized Experience in this series at these grade levels.

Additional information

You will serve as a Security Specialist with the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Warfare Systems). The Special Programs Division is the organization responsible for managing requirements and resources for Department of Navy (DON) Special Access Programs (SAP) as well as all matters of security policy, program oversight and coordination for the Under Secretary of the Navy. The mission of the Department of the Navy Special Access Program Central Office (DON SAPCO) is responsible for the execution, management, oversight, administration, security, information system and networks, information assurance, and records management for the Special Access Programs (SAPs) under the responsibility of the DON. The duty station is the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

This position is eligible for situational or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

Samantha A. Smith at
samantha.a.smith73.civ@us.navy.mil

The Subject of your email should be: "Application Package for Announcement # DE-12699338-25-FBK"

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Samantha Smith
Address
IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS
2000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350
US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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