SECURITY SPECIALIST

United States Fleet Forces Command; Monterey (CA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command seeks a Security Specialist to develop, manage, enforce, and assess compliance for the command's PERSEC and Insider Threat programs, within the Security Department of the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center.

The role requires evaluating policy effectiveness, delivering security guidance, and supporting telework eligibility in a federal context. Location is Monterey, CA, with a posted pay range and required security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and enforcing security policies for government programs.
• Ability to assess effectiveness of PERSEC and Insider Threat initiatives.
• Education or experience meeting the GS-11/GS-09 qualification paths described, including graduate transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, enforce, and assess compliance and effectiveness of PERSEC and InT policies and procedures.
• Oversee and audit the security program within the command’s Security Department.

Skills

PERSEC & InT program management

Policy enforcement

Compliance assessment

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Graduate education leading to such degree

LL.M. related to the position

Master's degree (GS-09)

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Fleet Forces Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Monterey, California
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the SECURITY DEPARTMENT of FLT NUMER OCEANGPHY METEO CTR.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing, managing, enforcing, and assessing compliance and effectiveness of policies and procedures for the command’s Personnel Security (PERSEC) and Insider Threat (InT) programs.

Requirements & 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 OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled.

OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree. OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled.

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77161 – $121371/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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