Security Specialist.

Defense Microelectronics Activity; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Relocation incentive

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Defense Microelectronics Activity seeks a Security Specialist to lead and execute comprehensive security programs across PERSEC, INFOSEC, physical security, and OPSEC. The role requires proactive problem-solving, high autonomy, and the ability to manage sensitive activities affecting DMEA operations.

Responsibilities include administering security programs, handling personnel security investigations, reviewing DD Form 254 contracts, and ensuring proper handling of classified materials.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11) in the Federal service.
• Experience adjudicating personnel suitability and managing clearance investigations.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, and security assessments of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop security solutions for complex situations with high autonomy.
• Oversee, implement, and support PERSEC, INFOSEC, physical security, and OPSEC.
• Initiate and review personnel security investigations and manage clearances using DISS.
• Review contracts and conduct security surveys to protect government information.

Skills

Personnel Security

InfoSec

Physical Security

OPSEC

Industrial Security

AT/FP

DISS

Tools

DISS

Job description

Duties

As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The role demands a proactive problem-solver who can develop innovative security solutions for complex situations where precedents may not exist. This position functions with a high degree of autonomy, requiring the specialist to independently initiate and manage assignments that have a wide impact on DMEA's mission and operations.
• Administrating Comprehensive Security Programs: Overseeing, implementing, and supporting all aspects of DMEA security operations, including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security, and Operations Security (OPSEC).
• Managing Personnel Security & Clearances: Initiating and reviewing personnel security investigations, adjudicating employee suitability for access to sensitive areas, and managing clearance statuses using systems like the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Overseeing Physical and Technical Security: Managing DMEA-specific access control and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for specialized labs and clean rooms, assessing physical security needs, and recommending improvements.
• Direct Industrial Security Operations: Reviewing classified contracts (DD Form 254), conducting security inspections and site surveys at contractor facilities, and managing security requirements to protect government information and assets.
• Conducting Security Reviews and Investigations: Analyzing and investigating a variety of security issues, conducting "End of Day" checks to ensure all classified information is secure, and assisting in investigations concerning classified spillage or other security incidents.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH - 02 (GS-11 or equivalent) grade level in the Federal service:
• Personnel Security (PERSEC): Adjudicating personnel suitability, managing clearance investigations, and utilizing systems such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Physical Security: Managing access control systems, CCTV, and performing security assessments for specialized facilities like clean rooms and labs.
• Information Security (INFOSEC): Ensuring the proper handling, storage, and destruction of classified materials and investigating security incidents.
• Industrial Security: Overseeing classified contracts and conducting security surveys of contractor facilities.
• Operations Security (OPSEC): Integrating countermeasures to protect critical information and operational activities from hostile exploitation.
• Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP): Developing and implementing plans and procedures relevant to a semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Interpreting and adapting broad, and often ambiguous, security regulations from directives (e.g., DoD, NISPOM, OSD).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs

This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities

For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

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To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire.

Other Notes

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest.
• Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
• Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.

Re-employed Annuitant

If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this 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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.