Security Specialist.

Defense Logistics Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Government Security Specialist Officer (GSSO) to serve as technical authority for SAP/SCI security matters. The role acts as SSR for SCIFs and coordinates with government agencies, customers and contractors to implement security policies across facilities.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, conducting inspections, and training agency personnel on security concerns to safeguard national security interests. Must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Applies a wide range of security requirements established by legislation, executive order, regulations, directives, and policy statements.
• Develops policies and procedures to protect classified information.
• Conducts security inspections to ensure compliance with information security requirements.
• Implements policies, standards, procedures, security methods and their applications.
• Prepares instructional training to agency personnel in regards to security concerns.

Responsibilities

• Implements policies, standards, procedures and security method, and their applications.
• Prepares local security operating procedures and supplements to agency personnel.
• Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors.
• Prepares internal operating procedures for various assigned locations within the agency and ensures compliance with security regulations.
• Maintains contact with military intelligence, FBI, AFOSI, NCIS and local law enforcement.

Skills

Security policy

Information security

Interagency liaison

Security inspections

Job description

• Implements policies, standards, procedures and security method, and their applications.
• Prepares local security operating procedures and supplements to agency personnel.
• Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors.
• Prepares internal operating procedures for various assigned locations within the agency and ensures that they are in compliance with security regulations.
• Maintains continuous contact with military intelligence, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI).
• And Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and local law enforcement in order to obtain the most current data available.
• As a Government Security Specialist Officer (GSSO) and technical authority for DCMA Special Programs Command, the incumbent is the primary subject matter expert for all security matters related to SAP/SCI.
• Responsible for implementing security policies across government and contractor facilities, serving as the security focal point between agencies, customers, and contractors.
• In addition to SAP duties, the incumbent is also assigned as a Special Security Representative (SSR) for the agency’s Sensitive Compartmented Facilities (SCIFs).

Duties

• Implements policies, standards, procedures and security method, and their applications.
• Prepares local security operating procedures and supplements to agency personnel.
• Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors.
• Prepares internal operating procedures for various assigned locations within the agency and ensures that they are in compliance with security regulations.
• Maintains continuous contact with military intelligence, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI).
• And Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and local law enforcement in order to obtain the most current data available.
• As a Government Security Specialist Officer (GSSO) and technical authority for DCMA Special Programs Command, the incumbent is the primary subject matter expert for all security matters related to SAP/SCI.
• Responsible for implementing security policies across government and contractor facilities, serving as the security focal point between agencies, customers, and contractors.
• In addition to SAP duties, the incumbent is also assigned as a Special Security Representative (SSR) for the agency’s Sensitive Compartmented Facilities (SCIFs).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Drug Test: Required

Qualifications

To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time after appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable Specialized Experience Includes

• Applies a wide range of security requirements established by legislation, executive order, regulations, directives, and various policy statements,
• Develops policies and procedures to protect classified information.
• Conducts security inspections to ensure implementation of and compliance with requirements of the agency's information security program.
• Implements policies, standards, procedures, security methods and their applications.
• Prepares instructional training to agency personnel in regards to security concerns and protection in the interest of national security.
• Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors.

Education

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

Additional information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025
• The selected candidate shall obtain and maintain their SPeD Certifications through CDSE for Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) and Special Programs Security Credential (SPSC) within 3 years of onboarding with DCMA Special Programs. Failure to obtain those certifications can be grounds for termination.

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.