Security Specialist

Missile Defense Agency•Redstone Arsenal, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This Department of War, Missile Defense Agency position is at the NH-0080-3 broadband level in the Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. The incumbent leads government and contractor personnel in executing an agency-level information security program aligned with national policy, DoDM 5200.01, and applicable laws, policies, and guidance. The role includes agency-wide reviews and self-inspections, classified-information lifecycle protection, incident inquiry and damage assessment, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of security projects performed by contractors. The position is full-time and is not telework eligible. It involves occasional travel and occasional overtime, with a Maxi Flex tour of duty. The employee must obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret (SCI) clearance and is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing. A background investigation is required for suitability for Federal employment; a probationary period may also be required. Financial disclosure is required. The position is filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority for a non-acquisition role involving at least 51% direct support of acquisition positions. Salary ranges vary by location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, $91,870–$142,022; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, $93,216–$144,102; and Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and/or Dahlgren, $102,415–$158,322. Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience required at this grade level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in Federal service, meeting at least 3 of the 5 listed specialized-experience areas.
Experience planning, leading, and conducting agency-wide information security program reviews, comprehensive self-inspections, and representative sampling; analyzing systemic vulnerabilities, assessing regulatory compliance, and reporting program metrics.
Experience serving as a technical authority for classified-information marking and lifecycle protection, including derivative markings, banner lines, portion markings, handling caveats, security instructions, procedures, and safeguarding controls.
Experience managing security incidents and inquiries involving actual or suspected compromises, unauthorized disclosures, violations, infractions, or IT data spills; developing damage assessments and corrective action plans.
Experience leading development, implementation, and monitoring of security criteria and written instructions for agency- or department-level policies governing classified information.
Experience leading multidisciplinary government and contractor teams and coordinating security processes across OSD elements, military services, federal agencies, and industrial partners.
Must obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret (SCI) security clearance.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter; a negative test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Financial disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage government and contractor personnel executing an agency-level security management program aligned with national policy, DoDM 5200.01, and applicable guidance and laws.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct mandatory annual agency-wide information security self-inspections, compliance reviews, and representative sampling.
Evaluate program effectiveness, monitor deficiencies, and ensure systemic corrective actions are taken.
Serve as a technical expert on requirements for marking, safeguarding, storing, transmitting, and destroying classified national security information, including derivative marking requirements.
Manage the end-to-end security incident program, including directing administrative inquiries into known or suspected security violations and infractions.
Manage damage assessments and enforce corrective action plans to mitigate vulnerabilities and minimize recurrence.
Represent agency information security interests at senior- and action-officer-level meetings within the agency and with OSD, the Joint Staff, military services, and other defense and non-defense agencies as required.
Oversee and evaluate security projects performed by contractors to ensure proper administration and compliance with contracting laws and regulations and agency and department policies.