INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Strategic Systems Programs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Strategic Systems Programs in the United States is seeking qualified candidates for a Security Professional position. You will conduct facility surveys to determine eligibility to work with and store classified information, and review contracts to identify the level of secure work and protections required.

You will collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop security requirements under contractual arrangements and craft comprehensive security plans.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: planning, developing, implementing and/or evaluating industrial security programs.
• Experience at NH-02 (GS-11) or equivalent.
• OPM Security Administration Series 0080 references.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility surveys to determine eligibility to work with and store classified information.
• Review contracts to identify secure work levels and required protections.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts on security requirements under a contract.
• Develop security plans including access control, badge systems, clearance records, fences, alarms and other devices.
• Conduct ongoing inspections of facilities handling sensitive information to ensure adherence to security requirements.
• Plan and conduct training to raise security awareness and deter espionage and sabotage.

Skills

Industrial security

Security planning

Training development

Survey techniques

Job description

Duties

• You will conduct surveys of industrial or other private facilities to determine the organization's eligibility to work with and store classified and sensitive information.
• You will review the nature of classified contracts to identify the level and kind of secure work to be performed in the facility and the kind and extent of security protection required for the programs involved.
• You will work with subject‑matter specialists in developing statements of need, descriptions of work, and other considerations relating to the security requirements under a contractual arrangement.
• You will develop security plans involving: access to grounds by employees, vendors, Government personnel, and others; badge and pass systems; clearance records and controls; fences; alarms; intrusion detection and other electronic devices; etc.
• You will conduct continuing inspections of facilities possessing sensitive information to assure adherence to security requirements.
• You will plan, organize, and conduct training programs to make facility personnel aware of security matters and procedures and to alert them to dangers of espionage and sabotage.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes. Certification required is: Security Fundamentals Prof Cert (SFPC)

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Planning, developing, implementing, and/or evaluating industrial security programs to meet mission requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Security Administration Series 0080

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre‑employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.