SECURITY SPECIALIST

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Lawton, OK seeks a SECURITY SPECIALIST to lead the SECURITY DEPARTMENT (N3) of STRATCOMMWING ONE. You will plan, direct, and evaluate the command’s security program, developing procedures to eliminate vulnerabilities and resolving security issues.

The role requires handling sensitive information, coordinating with DoD/NATO policies, and maintaining required clearances and certifications. Extensive travel and security responsibilities accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Experience applying expert knowledge of guidelines, methods, procedures, and techniques applicable to all phases of Security management.
• Experience thorough knowledge of DOD, DON, NATO, Physical, Personnel, and Industrial Security policies and procedures.
• Experience implementing a wide range of security concepts for program planning.
• Experience with AIS, JPAS, JCAVS, E-QIP, TASS, DISS, SWFT, AMPS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, administer, and evaluate the staff and subordinate command’s Security Program.
• Develop methods and procedures to eliminate or control security vulnerabilities.
• Investigate and resolve security problems and personnel security concerns.
• Advise on technical security challenges and make authoritative determinations.
• Represent the command in personnel, information, industrial, and NATO security matters.

Skills

Security management

Threat analysis

Incident reporting

Liaison with agencies

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Graduate education leading to Ph.D. (3 years)

LL.M. related to position

Experience + education combination

Tools

AIS

JPAS

JCAVS

E-QIP

TASS

DISS

SWFT

AMPS

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the SECURITY DEPARTMENT (N3) of STRATCOMMWING ONE.

Duties

• You will plan, direct, administer, and evaluate the staff and subordinate command’s Security Program.
• You will develop methods, procedures, and course of action, which are designed to eliminate or control security vulnerabilities.
• You will investigate, analyze, and resolve security problems; questions or conditions associated with general information; and personnel security or in specialty areas.
• You will make authoritative determinations and advise on technical security challenges as they relate to the organization.
• You will represent the command in personnel, information, industrial, and NATO security matters.
• You will control security storage requirements for the protection of classified information.
• You will certify approval for Open Secret Storage and Controlled Access Areas.
• You will monitor and report by type and nature of all incidents to the command.
• You will collaborate and maintains liaisons with U.S. Pacific Fleet and CNAP security office.
• You will supervise and manage a program for the protection of all classified defense information received or generated by the organization and other federal agencies.

Requirements

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbent will be required to obtain the SFPC - Security Fundamentals Professional Certification.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Incumbent may be required to occasionally lift 50 lb boxes.
• Incumbent may be required to walk in connection with travel to complete attendance of meetings, conferences, and inspections away from the worksite.
• Incumbent will experience periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and simialr activities during inspections on aircrafts and command buildings.
• Incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

GS‑11

Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-09 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

• Experience applying expert knowledge of guidelines, methods, procedures, and techniques applicable to all phases of Security management.
• Experience performing a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of DOD, DON, NATO, Physical Security, Personnel Security, and Industrial Security policies, procedures, and governing instructions.
• Experience implementing a wide range of security concepts, principles, or procedures for security program planning.
• Experience contributing a comprehensive knowledge of the following systems: AIS, JPAS, JCAVS, E-QIP, TASS, DISS, SWFT, and AMPS.
• Experience conducting Security Inspections, identifying security challenges, and resolving those challenges.
• Experience reviewing classified documents and determining proper classification.
• Experience presenting and utilizing both oral and written skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations and leading meetings.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

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

• In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
• GS‑11 Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• GS‑11 Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.
• GS‑11 Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled.
• GS‑11 A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
• A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• 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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP Applicants:

Will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference:

Applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

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