Federal Security Specialist (Secret) – DC, Full-Time

Maritime Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Administration in Washington, DC, seeks a Security Specialist to safeguard information, personnel, and property and to support conformance with national security policies at headquarters and field locations.

The role enforces MARAD's security program, oversees the National Industrial Security Program, OPSEC and INFOSEC, conducts workplace inspections, and liaises with the Office of Security to ensure compliance and effective security operations.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal security principles, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to administer and support an effective personnel, physical, information, and operational security program.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard information, personnel, and property from theft, loss, misuse, fraud, or disclosure.
• Assist in conformance with national policies for headquarters and field elements.
• Provide emergency and non-emergency communications capability at headquarters and field locations.
• Enforce MARAD's security program including personnel, information, physical and emergency security activities.
• Brief and debrief employees on security requirements.
• Inspect workplaces and storage areas to identify risk and compliance with safety standards.
• Inspect contractor operations for safety regulations and hazardous acts; coordinate with Office of Security.
• Oversee National Industrial Security Program, OPSEC and INFOSEC programs.

Skills

Federal security principles

Policies & regulations

Personnel security

Information security

Communications

Job description

Maritime Administration in Washington, DC, seeks a Security Specialist to safeguard information, personnel, and property and to support conformance with national security policies at headquarters and field locations.

The role enforces MARAD's security program, oversees the National Industrial Security Program, OPSEC and INFOSEC, conducts workplace inspections, and liaises with the Office of Security to ensure compliance and effective security operations.