Security Specialist (Corporate Operations)

National Nuclear Security Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Nuclear Security Administration seeks a qualified security professional for a role under the NNSA Demonstration Project. The position requires knowledge of personnel security and the ability to oversee industrial and physical security measures to safeguard sensitive information.

Applicants must demonstrate experience implementing protected information protocols, compliance with applicable laws, and the time-in-grade requirements as described in the federal criteria.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of personnel security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in industrial security practices and physical security measures to safeguard facilities and protect sensitive information.
• Ability to implement and oversee protocols for protection of classified information and ensure compliance with laws and standards.

Skills

Personnel security

Industrial security

Physical security

Classified information protection

Job description

This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy.

National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project.

The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review. http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule,

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-0080-02 (GS-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

• Demonstrating knowledge of personnel security, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures that govern employee screening and access control
• Experience in industrial security practices and physical security measures to safeguard facilities and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access
• Implementing and overseeing protocols for the protection of classified information, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards

Please ensure that your resume does not exceed two (2) pages in length. If you submit more than two pages, only the first two will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be shared with the hiring manager if you are referred.

You can find the qualification standards for the announced position on the Office of Personnel Management website. Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):

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.

Time-in-Grade Requirements:

Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule (GS) position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service at the, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Few exceptions are outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). NOTE: Current or former GS federal civilian employees, applying for a position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) must meet time-in-grade requirements. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month, and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.