SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Virginia seeks a Supervisory Security Specialist to oversee SCI and collateral information security programs, providing expert guidance on security policy and supervising personnel across physical, personnel, industrial, insider threat, and information security domains.

The role emphasizes leadership, program evaluation, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Travel may be required and certification in Security Fundamentals is desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, concepts, and systems for security administration across SCI and collateral information.
• Ability to assess security programs, threats, and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Ability to develop guidelines and procedures for use by the organization and across domains.
• Ability to plan, organize, mentor and motivate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with DoD security standards and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and act as the NAVIFOR SSO for multiple security disciplines across SCI and collateral information.
• Supervise personnel performing security duties across physical, personnel, industrial, insider threat, and information security.
• Plan and manage work schedules, deadlines, and performance standards.
• Interpret security regulations and advise management on derivative classification and media marking.
• Guide security administration across subordinate commands and contractor work.
• Inspect and assess physical security posture at Naval Information Forces Headquarters.

Skills

Security program mgmt

Threat assessment

Policy development

Staff leadership

Oral & written communication

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Security Specialist in the N03S Security Office of NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES.

Duties

• You will serve as the NAVIFOR Special Security Officer (SSO) and a subject matter expert for Physical, Personnel, Industrial, Insider Threat, and Information Security programs.
• You will supervise and direct personnel in performing physical, personnel, industrial, insider threat, and information security for the Naval Information Forces.
• You will plan, evaluate and establish the work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable levels of work.
• You will interpret and apply current security regulations and provides direction to management and command personnel on all matters of derivative classification decisions, and marking procedures for classified media.
• You will interpret and apply current policy regarding the security administration and management of the Industrial Security activities to include efforts supporting subordinate ADCON and direct report commands as subject matter expert.
• You will continually inspect and assess the physical security posture at Naval Information Forces Headquarters.
• You will collect and assess background information to determine suitability and security eligibility of personnel for entry and/or retention in sensitive positions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Security Professional Educational Development position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes. Certification required is: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a government U.S. Passport.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Knowledge of policies, procedures, concepts, principles, systems, and methodology for security administration of multiple security disciplines and functions for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral information, such as Information, Industrial, Personnel, Physical, Insider Threat; 2) Ability to assess security programs, threats, and vulnerabilities to recommend mitigating actions; 3) Ability to develop guidelines, procedures, and other security related materials for use by organization and across organization domain; 4) Ability to plan, organize, mentor and motivate staff; 5) Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; 6) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.