Supervisory Security Specialist

Bureau of Naval Personnel • Annapolis, MD

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About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Security Specialist / Command Security Manager at the U.S. Naval Academy and act as the expert on the execution of its Information Security and Personnel Security Programs in accordance with applicable laws and Department of War and Department of the Navy directives and issuances. You will develop written command procedures for safeguarding and disclosing classified and controlled unclassified information, as well as original classification and marking of documents. You will formulate and coordinate security awareness and education for the command, including midshipmen; ensure personnel security investigations, clearances, and access are recorded in DISS, NBIS, and command databases; and coordinate with administrative offices to manage security programs.

The incumbent must be a military officer, senior non-commissioned officer at E-7 or above, or a civilian employee at GS-11 minimum or equivalent. The position requires obtaining and maintaining an interim and/or final security clearance, and obtaining and maintaining the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of appointment. The role is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, and other federal employment conditions. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements when applying as a current federal employee for a GS position.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must participate in the DoD SPeD Certification Program; obtain SFPC certification within two years of hire or appointment and maintain it throughout the appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty. MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must be a military officer, senior non-commissioned officer at E-7 or above, or a civilian employee at GS-11 minimum or equivalent pay band.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12 in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, including security program guidance; implementation of security strategies and plans; developing criteria to identify, analyze, and report security violations and lapses; and managing staff and coordinating civilian employees.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random testing.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Experience may include paid or unpaid work, including qualifying volunteer experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing dual citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert on the U.S. Naval Academy’s Information Security and Personnel Security Programs, ensuring execution complies with applicable laws and DoW and DoN directives and issuances.
• Develop written command procedures for safeguarding and disclosing classified and controlled unclassified information, and for original classification and document marking.
• Formulate and coordinate the command’s security awareness and education program, including for midshipmen.
• Ensure personnel security investigations, clearances, and accesses are properly recorded in DISS, NBIS, and command databases.
• Coordinate and collaborate with administrative offices to manage Information and Personnel Security Programs.
• Manage staff and coordinate with civilian employees to execute tasks in line with organizational priorities, as required by the specialized-experience criteria.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families. Specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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