Security Specialist (Special Security Officer)

U.S. Coast Guard•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist (Special Security Officer) serves in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D8 Intelligence Branch 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 provides Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security oversight covering personnel security, physical security, Information Assurance Management (IAM), and facilities and resource management. The role conducts SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings; obtains signed nondisclosure statements; and performs related personnel security actions. It also reviews security-clearance requests, evaluates position sensitivity classifications according to approved need-to-know principles and applicable security guidelines, and leads a staff of at least two military members: an Information Special Security Officer and potentially an Assistant Special Security Officer. This is a GS-11 federal civilian position requiring at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. The selectee must obtain or maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a valid state driver's license, and must pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
Must obtain or maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Must obtain or maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of accreditation, maintenance, and tactical operation of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
Provide SCI security oversight for personnel security, physical security, Information Assurance Management (IAM), 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 at least two military staff members, including an Information Special Security Officer and potentially an Assistant Special Security Officer.