Security Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves as a Government Security Specialist Officer (GSSO) and technical authority for DCMA Special Programs Command, acting as the primary subject matter expert for security matters related to SAP/SCI. The position implements security policies across government and contractor facilities and serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers, and contractors. The incumbent is also assigned as a Special Security Representative (SSR) for the agency’s Sensitive Compartmented Facilities (SCIFs). The role prepares local and internal security operating procedures, including supplements for agency personnel, and ensures assigned-location procedures comply with security regulations. It maintains ongoing contact with military intelligence, the FBI, AFOSI, NCIS, and local law enforcement to obtain current information. The position also prepares instructional training for agency personnel on security concerns and protection in the interest of national security. The selected candidate must obtain and maintain, within three years of onboarding with DCMA Special Programs, the CDSE SPeD certifications for Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), and Special Programs Security Credential (SPSC).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position.
For the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent in federal service, the military, or the private sector.
Specialized experience applying security requirements established by legislation, executive orders, regulations, directives, and policy statements.
Ability to develop policies and procedures to protect classified information.
Ability to conduct security inspections and assess compliance with information security requirements.
Ability to implement security policies, standards, procedures, and methods.
Ability to prepare security instruction and training for agency personnel.
Ability to serve as a security focal point between government agencies, customers, and contractors.
Must obtain and maintain SFPC, SAPPC, and SPSC certifications through CDSE within three years of onboarding; failure to obtain them can be grounds for termination.
Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorable background-check adjudications are grounds for removal.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Drug test required.
Selectee may be required to serve a trial or probationary period.
Financial disclosure required.

Responsibilities

Implement security policies, standards, procedures, methods, and their applications.
Prepare local security operating procedures and supplements for agency personnel.
Serve as the security focal point between government agencies, customers, and contractors.
Prepare internal operating procedures for assigned agency locations and ensure compliance with security regulations.
Maintain contact with military intelligence, the FBI, AFOSI, NCIS, and local law enforcement to obtain current information.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert and technical authority for SAP/SCI security matters for DCMA Special Programs Command.
Implement security policies across government and contractor facilities.
Serve as a Special Security Representative (SSR) for the agency’s SCIFs.
Develop policies and procedures to protect classified information.
Conduct security inspections to assess implementation of and compliance with agency information security program requirements.
Prepare instructional training for agency personnel on security concerns and national-security protection.