Security Specialist

Bureau of Naval Personnel • Annapolis, MD

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About The Position

You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Security Management Office at the U.S. Naval Academy, providing multidisciplinary security support across programs including Information Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, and Security Education Training and Awareness. The role supports the command’s security program through reviewing clearance-status data, preparing supplemental program-management and reporting information, conducting or assisting with security surveys and assessments, and reviewing guidance for proper security classification markings and caveats.

The position requires obtaining and maintaining the Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the prescribed timeframe. The certification must be obtained within the first 24 months in the position and maintained for the entire appointment. The selectee must also obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date, if applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within prescribed timeframes; certification is required within the first 24 months and must be maintained throughout the appointment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, demonstrating experience applying security disciplines, concepts, and principles; maintaining automated databases; conducting investigations of security violations and preparing reports; and identifying security problems, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions.
• In lieu of specialized experience, qualifying education may include a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D. A transcript is required when qualifying through education.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary security support across Information Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, and Security Education Training and Awareness programs.
• Review data to determine the status of security clearances.
• Assist with preparing supplemental data to ensure clarity and accuracy in program management and reporting.
• Assist with or conduct surveys, inspections, reviews, and risk assessments in accordance with regulations and program security guidance.
• Review program guidance to ensure proper application of security classification markings and caveats.
• Obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the required timeframe and throughout the appointment.
• Obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level