Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

This position serves as a Security Specialist for a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program in an Intelligence Community-accredited facility. The position plans, develops, and implements policies and internal controls for personnel, industrial, information, communications, operational, and physical security.

The specialist administers personnel security, manages SCI billets and clearance eligibility, and conducts formal indoctrinations. The role evaluates SCIF physical security, establishes access-control and visitor-vetting policies, conducts security risk and vulnerability assessments, and recommends mitigation measures. It also serves as COMSEC Custodian, maintains accountability of classified cryptographic materials, and coordinates with Intelligence Community, Headquarters, and external security agencies. The specialist manages inspections, self-evaluations, and surveys, and maintains records and reports to keep the facility audit-ready.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI access, periodic polygraph testing, participation in drug testing, a valid driver's license, and completion of the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification within the first two years of employment. Travel may be required up to approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience managing day-to-day operations of an SCI or secure facility program, including access control, physical security measures, and conducting indoctrinations or debriefings.
• One year of specialized experience evaluating personnel security investigations and background data to make clearance eligibility or access recommendations.
• One year of specialized experience developing and conducting security education and awareness training for an organizational workforce.
• Applicants with a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access.
• Must be able to meet Intelligence Community requirements for access to secure space and equipment and pass periodic polygraph testing.
• Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles.
• Must participate in pre-employment and random urinalysis drug testing.
• Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entering the position and annually.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Travel up to approximately 10% of the time may be required.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security and manage Sensitive Compartmented Information billets, clearance eligibility, and formal indoctrinations.
• Use the Defense Information System for Security to maintain records.
• Evaluate Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility physical security in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive 705.
• Establish access-control, visitor-vetting, and badging policies.
• Conduct security risk, technical, and vulnerability assessments of secure facilities.
• Evaluate physical security postures and provide mitigation recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as COMSEC Custodian, maintain accountability of classified cryptographic materials, and ensure compliance with communications security regulations.
• Liaise with the Intelligence Community, Headquarters, and external security agencies to coordinate secure operations and joint Physical Security Vulnerability Assessments.
• Manage compliance inspections, self-evaluations, and official security surveys.
• Maintain administrative records, reports, and correspondence to ensure the facility is audit-ready.
• Develop and conduct security education and awareness training for an organizational workforce.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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