Industrial Security Specialist

Ssp • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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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. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the flyer’s How to Apply section. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond.

The Industrial Security Specialist conducts surveys of industrial and private facilities to assess eligibility to handle classified and sensitive information. The specialist reviews classified contracts to identify the secure work involved and the necessary security protections, works with subject-matter specialists on security requirements under contractual arrangements, and develops facility security plans. The role also includes inspections to ensure ongoing compliance and training facility personnel about security procedures and espionage and sabotage risks.

This is a Department of Defense civilian position under the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority. It is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. Several vacancies may be filled. A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees. The position requires DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within prescribed timeframes, and an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty, which must be maintained. Travel may be required to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana; employees are subject to random testing.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS destinations and remote or isolated sites.
• Must obtain and maintain the DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within prescribed timeframes.
• 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 private- or public-sector experience, planning, developing, implementing, and/or evaluating industrial security programs to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys of industrial or other private facilities to determine whether they are eligible to work with and store classified and sensitive information.
• Review classified contracts to identify the level and type of secure work to be performed and the security protections required.
• Work with subject-matter specialists to develop statements of need, descriptions of work, and other considerations relating to contractual security requirements.
• Develop security plans covering facility access, badges and passes, clearance records and controls, fences, alarms, intrusion detection, and other electronic devices.
• Conduct continuing inspections of facilities possessing sensitive information to ensure adherence to security requirements.
• Plan, organize, and conduct training programs to inform facility personnel about security matters and procedures and the dangers of espionage and sabotage.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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