Security Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency • Philadelphia, PA

17d

About The Position

The Security Specialist supports the DCMA INFOSEC, OPSEC, CI, and COMSEC programs. The position prepares INFOSEC policies and procedures for handling, classifying, marking, storing, accounting for, reproducing, transmitting, transporting, and destroying classified and controlled unclassified material. It provides intelligence and counterintelligence information obtained through established liaison channels; monitors procedures used by U.S. Government representatives to approve the release of classified information to foreign governments; and advises DCMA employees and supervisors on OPSEC policies and procedures. The specialist also develops procedures for compiling OPSEC statistics, prepares annual reports, and assures compliance with federal agency policies and procedures.

This is a Key Essential position requiring U.S. citizenship and a Critical Sensitive security designation with Top Secret access. A favorable suitability or fitness determination is required when reciprocity cannot be applied, and the position requires a drug test. The position is exempt from FLSA and is not in a bargaining unit. A trial or probationary period may be required. A recruitment, relocation, or retention incentive may be authorized at management's discretion, and financial disclosure is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the security requirement of Critical Sensitive with Top Secret access.
• Must receive a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Must complete a required drug test.
• 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 includes performing multiple security disciplines, such as INFOSEC, OPSEC, COMSEC, counterintelligence, and anti-terrorism, to identify vulnerabilities and design countermeasures protecting classified and sensitive defense information.
• Specialized experience includes interpreting INFOSEC policies and procedures for classified and controlled unclassified material.
• Specialized experience includes developing and implementing Security Classification Guides.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-after-competitive appointment and other regulatory requirements, by the announcement's cut-off or closing date.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare INFOSEC policies and procedures governing the handling, classification, marking, storage, accountability, reproduction, transmission, transportation, and destruction of classified and controlled unclassified material.
• Provide information on intelligence and counterintelligence matters obtained through established liaison channels.
• Monitor procedures used by U.S. Government representatives to approve the release of classified information to foreign governments.
• Assist DCMA employees and supervisors with interpreting and implementing OPSEC program policies and procedures.
• Develop procedures for compiling OPSEC statistics and prepare annual reports.
• Assure compliance with federal agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed