Security Specialist

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command•Tobyhanna, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service, and is located at the Tobyhanna Army Installation Services Emergency Management Division in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. The position administers and oversees assigned security programs, such as information security, industrial security, personnel security, or security education and training. The incumbent safeguards classified information, equipment, and sensitive material; supports contractor security; evaluates personnel-security information; and conducts security inspections and program assessments. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), based on a T5 or equivalent investigation. The incumbent must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment. Temporary duty travel may be required approximately 15% of the time.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience assisting with the administration or implementation of one or more security programs, such as information security, personnel security, or industrial security.
Experience applying security requirements to safeguard sensitive or classified information, equipment, facilities, or other controlled assets, including accountability, access control, inventory, or records-management measures.
Experience conducting or assisting with security inspections, surveys, assessments, or reviews to identify deficiencies and recommend or track corrective actions.
Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a relevant field such as Security Management, Homeland Security, National Security, or Intelligence Studies.
A qualifying combination of education and experience may be used if it equals at least 100% of the requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), based on a T5 or equivalent investigation.
Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain, distribute, and update classified-information control measures and classification guides.
Apply information-security requirements to protect classified information, equipment, and sensitive material from loss, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure.
Inventory classified documents, equipment, and sensitive material; reconcile discrepancies; and recommend corrective actions.
Review and approve Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD Form 254) for contracts involving classified information.
Provide contractors with security-classification guidance for classified information received or generated under a contract.
Coordinate contractor employee security-clearance actions with appropriate security offices.
Evaluate personnel-security investigations and related information for adequacy, authenticity, relevance, and sufficiency.
Determine whether interim security-clearance eligibility should be granted or denied, and request additional investigative information when needed.
Provide guidance and recommendations to command officials when derogatory information is identified.
Administer and oversee two or more assigned security programs, such as information security, industrial security, personnel security, or security education and training.
Conduct security inspections and surveys; evaluate findings; identify program deficiencies; and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Analyze security-program metrics and resource requirements to assess the installation security posture and recommend program, staffing, budget, or procedural improvements.