Security Specialist

United States Fleet Forces Command•Tinker AFB, OK

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves in the Security Department (N3) of STRATCOMMWING ONE and plans, directs, administers, and evaluates the staff and subordinate command’s Security Program. The role develops methods, procedures, and courses of action to eliminate or control security vulnerabilities; investigates, analyzes, and resolves security problems and questions; and makes authoritative determinations and advises on technical security challenges. The specialist represents the command in personnel, information, industrial, and NATO security matters; controls classified-information storage requirements; certifies approval for Open Secret Storage and Controlled Access Areas; and monitors and reports security incidents. The position also maintains liaison with U.S. Pacific Fleet and CNAP security offices and manages protection of classified defense information received or generated by the organization and other federal agencies. The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. The incumbent must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), maintain a current valid U.S. driver’s license, and may travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites. Physical duties may include lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, or crawling during inspections.

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 new to the Department of the Navy.
For current federal employees applying for GS jobs, must meet applicable one-year time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must meet applicable restrictions for appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a DoD civilian position.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana; the incumbent is subject to random testing.
Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty and maintain the required clearance level.
Must maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must meet the GS-11 specialized-experience requirement: at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 in federal service or equivalent experience in the public or private sector.
Specialized experience must include expert knowledge of guidelines, methods, procedures, and techniques applicable to all phases of security management.
Specialized experience must include comprehensive knowledge of DoD, DON, NATO, physical security, personnel security, and industrial security policies, procedures, and governing instructions.
Specialized experience must include implementing security concepts, principles, or procedures for security program planning.
Specialized experience must include knowledge of AIS, JPAS, JCAVS, E-QIP, TASS, DISS, SWFT, and AMPS.
Specialized experience must include conducting security inspections and identifying and resolving security challenges.
Specialized experience must include reviewing classified documents and determining proper classification.
Specialized experience must include oral and written communication, preparing and presenting findings and recommendations, and leading meetings.
Education may substitute for specialized experience at GS-11 with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a related LL.M.; a combination of experience and graduate education may also qualify. A transcript is required when qualifying through education.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, administer, and evaluate the staff and subordinate command’s Security Program.
Develop methods, procedures, and courses of action to eliminate or control security vulnerabilities.
Investigate, analyze, and resolve security problems, questions, or conditions involving general information, personnel security, or specialty areas.
Make authoritative determinations and advise on technical security challenges related to the organization.
Represent the command in personnel, information, industrial, and NATO security matters.
Control security storage requirements for the protection of classified information.
Certify approval for Open Secret Storage and Controlled Access Areas.
Monitor and report security incidents by type and nature to the command.
Collaborate and maintain liaison with U.S. Pacific Fleet and CNAP security offices.
Supervise and manage a program protecting classified defense information received or generated by the organization and other federal agencies.
Conduct security inspections, identify security challenges, and resolve them.
Review classified documents and determine proper classification.
Prepare and present findings and recommendations, lead meetings, and use oral and written communication skills.