Security Specialist (Special Security Officer)

U.S. Coast Guard•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0080-11 Security Specialist (Special Security Officer) position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D8 Intelligence Branch - DRI, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The position is responsible for all aspects of accreditation, maintenance, and tactical operation of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) used by the Commander, Heartland District, U.S. Coast Guard. The Special Security Officer (SSO) provides SCI security oversight, including personnel security, physical security, Information Assurance Management (IAM), and facilities and resource management. The SSO also leads a staff of at least two military members: an Information Special Security Officer (ISSO) and, potentially, an Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO). The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a pre-employment drug test. A one-year probationary period may be required. The selectee must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and pass a background investigation. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal sector, by the announcement closing date.
Specialized experience may include managing day-to-day SCIF operations and preparing facilities for physical security inspections and accreditations; submitting, reviewing, or adjudicating federal security clearance packages; developing and delivering formal training presentations; ensuring classified computer networks comply with government cybersecurity regulations; or leading or participating in security incident investigations.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Must meet the federal time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug test.
Must receive federal salary payments by direct deposit.
Must disclose qualifying current or recent Executive Branch political appointment status to Human Resources.
Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Oversee accreditation, maintenance, and tactical operation of the SCIF used by the Commander, Heartland District, U.S. Coast Guard.
Provide SCI security oversight covering personnel security, physical security, Information Assurance Management, and facilities and resource management.
Conduct SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings; obtain signed nondisclosure statements; and perform related personnel security actions.
Review security clearance requests and evaluate position sensitivity classifications using approved need-to-know principles and applicable security guidelines.
Lead a staff of at least two military members, including an ISSO and potentially an ASSO.