Security Specialist (Secondary)

Clarification from the agency

Current NNSA Federal employees and/or NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.

As a Security Specialist (Secondary), you will:

• Direct, oversee, monitor, and assess day-to-day safeguards and security operations involving the protection of nuclear materials, sensitive or classified information, personnel, facilities, installations, and other sensitive materials, resources, and processes against criminal, terrorist, and hostile intelligence activities.
• Lead and conduct inspections, surveillances, and surveys; perform technical analyses and performance testing; review and assess security plans, practices, and procedures; and provide technical guidance and recommendations on safeguards and security programs and operations for the protection of national security information and assets.
• Lead, coordinate, and advise on vulnerability assessments (VAs) and the development and maintenance of the Site Security Plan (SSP). Direct and conduct VA activities using Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) vulnerability assessment techniques, principles, and procedures and the OST Active Security Risk Assessment Methodology. Develop, implement, and maintain updates to the VA and SSP in response to Design Basis Threat Policy requirements, DOE/NNSA VA guidance, and national intelligence information
• Develop and assess protective force tactical response plans; direct and conduct vulnerability assessments of nuclear protection strategies; design and coordinate scenarios for Force-on-Force exercises, Limited Scope Performance Tests, and tabletop exercises; and develop and implement policies, procedures, organizational training requirements, and security survey methodologies.
• Advise senior agency leadership on emerging developments, technologies, and advances in safeguards and security techniques; identify and recommend methods for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of security systems through system modifications and the application of evolving technologies; and present, substantiate, and defend complex technical concepts, findings, assessments, and recommendations to senior leaders, organizations, and other stakeholders.

Conditions of employment

• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
• Must have 3 years previous experience in a primary position as a Nuclear Materials Courier.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified applicant must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NV-03 NQ-02 pay band or GS-12 level as described in the vacancy announcement under specialized experience requirements. Must have 3 years previous experience in a primary position as a Nuclear Materials Courier. Specialized experience is performing OST Transportation Safeguards and Security mission operations and applying key principles of the OST Active Security Program and Federal Agent convoy operations to support the safe and secure transportation of nuclear materials.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

Examples of specialized experience (must meet 3 of the 4 listed below):

• Application of Federal Agent Standard Operating Procedures and the Mission Essential Task List to assess Federal Agent operations for the safeguarding of nuclear materials during convoy operations.
• Application of vulnerability assessment principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop and analyze key security elements associated with the Transportation Safeguards System.
• Participation in OST Active Security Program and Federal Agent convoy operations to apply and communicate key program principles and develop applicable program documentation.
• Application of Federal laws, DOE/NNSA Orders and policies, and vulnerability assessment principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop and analyze key security elements associated with the Transportation Safeguards System.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES: Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

• Problem Solving
• Public Safety and Security
• Risk Management
• Security
• Technical Competence

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 09/30/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062482.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume may not be considered.
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees):

To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).

If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.

Veterans: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.

Individuals with Disabilities: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility.

Career Transition Assistance Program, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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