Security Specialist

United States Fleet Forces Command•Kittery, ME

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves in the Deep Submergence Systems Program Office (DSSP) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The role ensures Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded. The specialist serves as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances and accesses, and conducts or manages SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions and procedures. The position coordinates with the DSSP Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on installation and maintenance of secure networks and associated terminals. It also reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of classification systems, devices, procedures, and methods used to safeguard classified National Security Information and Controlled Unclassified Information within DSSP. The position requires rotating shift work and requires DoD certification through the Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) program within 24 months. The selectee must obtain and maintain the required security clearance and certification.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
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 the job offer or removal.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and is subject to random testing.
Must obtain and maintain required DoD SPeD certification within the prescribed timeframe of 24 months.
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
For the GS-11 qualification path, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, including implementing security programs and concepts; evaluating security requirements and applying appropriate standards; determining requirements for security aspects, including security-island procedures; and interpreting applicable DoD, SECNAV, OPNAV, NAVSEA, and other directives.
For the GS-09 qualification path, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, including assisting with security program operations; ensuring requirements are met for security aspects, including security-island procedures; and interpreting applicable DoD, SECNAV, OPNAV, NAVSEA, and other directives.
For GS-11, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. may substitute for specialized experience; a transcript must be submitted when qualifying through education.

Responsibilities

Ensure SCI is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded.
Serve as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances and accesses.
Conduct or manage SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions and procedures.
Coordinate with the DSSP Information System Security Manager on matters related to installing and maintaining secure networks and associated terminals.
Review and evaluate the effectiveness of classification systems, devices, procedures, and methods used to safeguard classified National Security Information and Controlled Unclassified Information within DSSP.