Command Security Manager

Ssp • Kings Bay, GA

5d

About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The Command Security Manager serves as the principal advisor and direct representative to the Commanding Officer on classified information protection, personnel security, and physical security compliance. The role develops and coordinates command security policies, standard operating procedures, and emergency protection and destruction plans in accordance with applicable Navy instructions. The manager oversees personnel security, clearance administration, security education, visitor controls, and investigations of security violations, while coordinating with relevant DoD security organizations and command security leads.

This is a Department of the Navy position within the Navy Nuclear Deterrent Mission. It uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business & Technical Management direct-hire authority. The position may require travel to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and may require an uncommon tour with nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours to meet mission requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level or pay band in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include directing comprehensive command security programs covering physical, personnel, information, industrial, and COMSEC security while leading personnel under competing mission demands.
• Experience interpreting complex federal regulations and making autonomous, risk-informed decisions under ambiguous conditions.
• Expert-level skill in analyzing systemic interdependencies, forecasting unintended operational consequences, authoring command-wide standard operating procedures, and delivering executive-level security briefings to senior leadership and diverse audiences.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for Federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must comply with applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and is subject to random testing thereafter.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Security Fundamentals Professional certification (SFPC) within two years of hire; the position requires DoD certification.
• Must meet pre-employment requirements and attend scheduled appointments; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of a tentative or final offer.

Responsibilities

• Advise and directly represent the Commanding Officer on matters relating to classified information protection, personnel security, and physical security compliance.
• Formulate and coordinate command security policies, standard operating procedures, and emergency protection and destruction plans in accordance with SECNAVINST 5510.30C and OPNAVINST 5510.1H.
• Manage the command’s Personnel Security Program, including initiation, completion, and quality control of personnel security investigations.
• Use the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to enter data, track clearance eligibility, manage access levels, and verify clearances for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Monitor and enforce visitor control protocols, verifying and processing external visitors and restricting unauthorized access to classified materials and facilities.
• Develop and execute the Command Security Education and Awareness Program, including initial, annual refresher, and specialized briefings and debriefings.
• Investigate security violations and compromises of classified information, prepare reports, and execute corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with the DoD Consolidated Adjudication Facility regarding unfavorable eligibility determinations, clearance suspensions, and continuous evaluation reporting.
• Maintain liaison with the Information System Security Manager on cyber security and the Special Security Officer on Sensitive Compartmented Information environments.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives, may be authorized for eligible selectees; a relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed