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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$87,061 - $135,657

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing security programs to protect sensitive government information, including classified data, personal details, and unclassified but controlled materials, while conducting investigations and assessments to ensure compliance with national security rules.

You'll work in a naval warfare center, guiding staff and contractors on secure handling practices and recommending fixes for any vulnerabilities.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in security planning and a detail-oriented mindset who enjoys problem-solving in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09/10 or NT-03 level in implementing and monitoring security programs
  • Knowledge of physical security (PHYSEC), information security (INFOSEC), operations security (OPSEC), antiterrorism/force protection (ATFP), and emergency management/continuity of operations (EM/COOP)
  • Ability to develop, implement, and manage programs for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
  • Skills in conducting security incident inquiries, risk assessments, inspections, and damage assessments
  • Experience recommending corrective actions, policy revisions, and mitigation strategies for security vulnerabilities
  • Familiarity with U.S. Government security policies, standards, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong collaboration skills with authorities and stakeholders to investigate information compromises

Full Job Description

You will serve as an SECURITY SPECIALIST in the SECURITY DIVISION of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project.

The NT-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-09/10) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Implementing and monitoring security requirements to develop security plans for facilities, locking devices, gates, and monitor physical and information security protection system programs (e.g., PHYSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC, ATFP, EM/COOP) for the effectiveness and efficiency of established security program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as an Administrative Technical Specialist/Security Specialist under Code 1051 Personnel and Information Security Branch.
  • You will manage the Information Security (INFOSEC) program, providing expert guidance and support to NSWC PHD and industrial contractors to safeguard National Security Information (NSI) throughout its lifecycle.
  • You will develop, implement, and manage the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) programs, ensuring appropriate handling and protection in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • You will conduct preliminary inquiries into security incidents involving CUI and classified information, thoroughly reviewing infractions, violations, and practices that pose a risk to national security.
  • You will recommend further investigations, corrective actions, and policy revisions to remediate identified security vulnerabilities and strengthen overall security posture.
  • You will collaborate with relevant authorities to investigate potential loss or compromise of information, conduct thorough damage assessments, and analyze collected data to inform mitigation strategies.
  • You will conduct comprehensive inspections, surveys, and risk assessments at command, detachment, and off-site locations to evaluate INFOSEC program implementation and identify areas for improvement across all echelons.
  • You will monitor and analyze policy, instruction, procedure, and control system updates to ensure continuous alignment with evolving security threats and regulatory changes.
  • You will ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Government security policies, standards, and requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12899733-26-JP