Security Specialist

National Defense University•Fort McNair, DC

About The Position

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others. The Security Specialist develops, coordinates, and executes NDU’s information security program, policies, plans, and procedures. The position serves as the principal advisor on classification management and the safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information. The role plans and conducts security inspections, reviews, and investigations; analyzes deficiencies and incidents; and recommends corrective actions to reduce risk and ensure compliance. It manages SCI and collateral security requirements for meetings, conferences, systems, and facilities, coordinating access, accreditation, and security support with internal and external partners. The Specialist leads security education and awareness, advises senior leaders and staff, and coordinates security personnel supporting NDU colleges, components, and mission partners. This is a Special-Sensitive (4) national security position requiring the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. The incumbent must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment. Overtime and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required. The position may also involve periodic special background investigations, polygraph examinations, and occasional duty-related travel.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level within the federal service.
Specialized experience developing or managing information security programs; interpreting security policy; conducting inspections or investigations; assessing risk; resolving complex security issues; and advising senior leaders on classified information protection.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must be suitable for Federal employment.
Must be registered for Selective Service, or exempt, if applicable.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and favorable suitability determination.
Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
Must be able to work overtime and outside normal duty hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
May be required to undergo periodic special background investigations and polygraph examinations, and to travel occasionally for duty.
Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience required at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and execute NDU’s information security program, policies, plans, and procedures.
Advise on classification management and the safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information.
Plan and conduct security inspections, reviews, and investigations.
Analyze security deficiencies and incidents, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
Manage SCI and collateral security requirements for meetings, conferences, systems, and facilities.
Coordinate access, accreditation, and security support with internal and external partners.
Lead security education and awareness activities.
Advise senior leaders and staff on security matters.
Coordinate the work of security personnel supporting NDU colleges, components, and mission partners.