Security Specialist

NAVAIR; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

NAVAIR in Ridgecrest, California seeks a security program specialist to manage SAP/SAR security with DoD/Navy requirements and safeguard national security. The role covers INFOSEC, PHYSEC, PERSEC, and related disciplines.

You will coordinate PARs, PSQs, and access controls, serve as alternate GSSO, and ensure compliance with ICD 705 and DoD 5205.07 series while collaborating with Navy and contractor personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP/SAR security programs
• Knowledge of DoD/Navy security directives
• Experience handling PARs and PSQs

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer SAP/SAR security programs to meet requirements
• Serve as alternate GSSO and advise on security matters
• Coordinate INFOSEC, PHYSEC, PERSEC, INDUSTRIAL SECURITY, COMSEC, and OPSEC activities

Skills

InfoSec basics

PhySec basics

PERSEC basics

Industrial Security

COMSEC handling

OPSEC planning

Job description

The incumbent provides security and administrative support to direct funded programs with enhanced security requirements, which are more stringent than those security requirements normally applied to the Navy and the DoD in the interest of National Security. Interprets sponsor’s classified technical needs and applies risk management and implementation of relevant security measures to ensure national security. Provides mid-level security oversight related to core disciplines of the Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security programs in support of Navy and Department of Defense Special Access Programs to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

DUTIES: The incumbent is responsible for providing program protection in the interest of national security. With guidance, the incumbent will plan, implement and administers the Special Access Program (SAP)/Special Access Required (SAR) Security ensuring SAP/SAR security programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. With guidance, will serve as the alternate Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) providing advice and managing all aspects of SAP/SAR security programs needed to complete the organization's mission. The incumbent will also provide support in the areas of program protection planning; personnel, industrial, physical and Information Systems (IS). The incumbent with guidance will prepare, review and evaluate program and security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in accordance with program requirements. The incumbent operates as an effective team member within the Navy/DoD structure, and is able to understand and apply ethical standards in relationships.

INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC): Implements policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent the loss and/or compromise of classified information or material in a special access program (SAP). Provides guidance and advises staff on matters pertaining to the proper safeguarding, handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI) and sensitive material, as well as security classification, declassification, and marking principles of all SAP information.

PHYSICAL SECURITY (PHYSEC): Serves as the primary point of contact for ensuring all Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) are accredited and properly managed. Ensures Program or Competency facility and controlled area access is managed by the need-to-know principle, and ensure that all employees, contractors, patrons, and vendors who do not require routine access to facilities, controlled areas, and/or IT systems are escorted. Ensures that individuals who no longer require access are removed from facilities and systems, and that the appropriate individuals and entities are notified (i.e. Information Assurance, Facility/Lab Managers, Security, etc.).

PERSONNEL SECURITY (PERSEC): Serves as the primary point of contact for processing all personnel security questionnaires (PSQ), verifying clearances, access, and need to know for Department, Program, or Competency employees and visitors in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or other Department of Defense or Navy official databases. Execute all program access requests (PARs). Provides security indoctrination training for all new employees or transfers into their assigned Program, Department, or Competency, to include derogatory information reporting and foreign travel reporting requirements.

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY: Serves as a point of contact for ensuring contract employee compliance with security requirements commensurate with the level and type of work being performed for the Program, Department, or Competency.

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC): Coordinates with Department, Program, or Competency Local Element (LE) managers to ensure all COMSEC equipment is properly handled, safeguarded, and stored IAW COMSEC regulatory requirements and policies. Incumbent may also serve as the LE/Alternate LE as required/needed to support assigned program.

OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC): Is responsible for implementing a program OPSEC Plan, as well as executing policies and procedures for the Program, Department, or Competency.

Knowledge of DoD and Navy principles, programs, and policies including, but not limited to:
Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 705
Department of Defense Manual (DoDM 5205.07 series) Information Security (INFOSEC)
Personnel Security (PERSEC) Physical Security (PHYSEC)

Minimum Salary

71957

Maximum Salary

135657

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Job Status Full Time

Position Open Date 11/11/2026

Position Close Date 11/10/2027

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