Security Specialist

National Defense University • Fort McNair, DC

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About The Position

The Security Specialist develops, coordinates, and executes National Defense University’s information security program, policies, plans, and procedures. The role serves as the principal advisor on classification management and the safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information.

The position plans and conducts security inspections, reviews, and investigations; analyzes deficiencies and incidents; and recommends corrective actions to reduce risk and ensure compliance. It manages Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral security requirements for meetings, conferences, systems, and facilities, coordinating access, accreditation, and security support with internal and external partners. The specialist leads security education and awareness, advises senior leaders and staff, and coordinates the work of security personnel supporting NDU colleges, components, and mission partners.

The position is designated Special-Sensitive and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. The incumbent must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment. Overtime or work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required. Periodic special background investigations, polygraph examinations, and occasional duty-related travel may also be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance; continued security eligibility is a condition of employment.
• Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service.
• Specialized experience developing or managing information security programs; interpreting security policy; conducting inspections or investigations; assessing risk; resolving complex security issues; and advising senior leaders on classified information protection.
• Must be able to work overtime and outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, if required.
• May be required to undergo periodic special background investigations and polygraph examinations, and to travel occasionally for duty-related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute NDU’s information security program, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Advise on classification management and the safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information.
• Plan and conduct security inspections, reviews, and investigations.
• Analyze security deficiencies and incidents, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
• Manage SCI and collateral security requirements for meetings, conferences, systems, and facilities.
• Coordinate access, accreditation, and security support with internal and external partners.
• Lead security education and awareness.
• Advise senior leaders and staff on security matters.
• Coordinate the work of security personnel supporting NDU colleges, components, and mission partners.

Benefits

• Retirement, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Health, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Transit subsidy.
• Enhanced telework opportunities.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package covering health, pay, work/life balance, and growth and learning.

What This Job Offers

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