INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Division (Code C1110), Infrastructure Management Division (1100B), Corporate Operations Department (Code 1100) of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR.

GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of DOD and USN security programs and DOD Information Security Program, consistently adhering to all command-level policies and procedures as required by DOD regulations.

Experience interpreting and implementing security policies, providing guidance to the Command, management, and other security specialists, to help in resolving conflicts in security requirements.

Experience understanding and correctly applying special markings for information such as Dissemination Controls and Foreign Government Information, and other specific handling caveats.

Experience identifying and reporting potential classification inconsistencies or errors to the supervisor or Security Manager for resolution, ensuring the integrity of the classification system.

GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience identifying and marking Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) according to DOD and Component-specific guidelines, preventing the mishandling of sensitive data.

Experience conducting thorough self-reviews of all produced materials to ensure 100% accuracy in markings before dissemination, publication, or storage.

Experience demonstrating a clear understanding of the responsibility to immediately report any potential or actual security incidents, such as data spills, lost material, or unsecured containers, to the appropriate security authority.

Experience using computer hardware/software, including programs for security databases, word processing, communications, etc. that are used in the security environment.

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 support and assist with the assigned Command Information Security Program (INFOSEC), Controlled Unclassified Information Program (CUI) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Program (NNPI) and policy functions.
• You will focus on classification, declassification, and safeguarding of controlled unclassified information, sensitive and classified information within the Command and Command associated areas.
• You will follow all established procedures for preparing classified documents for transmission, including proper wrapping, addressing, and use of approved couriers or electronic methods.
• You will mark and control working papers and drafts throughout the creation process, ensuring they are protected to the same standard as final documents and are either destroyed or finalized appropriately.
• You will maintain positive control of all classified information in their possession, never leaving it unattended and ensuring it is properly covered or stored to prevent inadvertent disclosure.
• You will properly destroy classified and CUI materials using approved methods and equipment (e.g., authorized shredders, burn bags) in accordance with DoD policies and procedures.