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Posted: February 25, 2026 (0 days ago)

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PRINCIPAL ADVISOR - SPECIAL SECURITY

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$186,207 - $228,000

per year

Closes

March 11, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves advising top Navy intelligence and security leaders on protecting highly sensitive classified information, managing security clearances, and ensuring compliance with national security rules.

It's ideal for someone with deep experience in government security programs who is dedicated to public service, efficiency in federal operations, and upholding constitutional principles.

The role requires strong leadership to evaluate risks, recommend improvements, and report to executives.

Key Requirements

  • Mastery of the Department of the Navy's personnel security clearance framework, including DoD and Intelligence Community directives
  • Expert-level experience managing the full security clearance lifecycle, from investigations to adjudication
  • Comprehensive hands-on knowledge of administering Special Security Programs for sensitive and compartmented information
  • In-depth understanding of DON-specific policies and procedures for protecting classified national security information
  • Ability to provide strategic consultation, leadership, and evaluation for special security programs
  • Experience recommending internal controls, risk management practices, and performance metrics with periodic reporting to senior leadership
  • Resume limited to 2 pages demonstrating relevant accomplishments, education, and experience (including volunteer work)

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Principal Advisor, Special Security to the Chief of Naval Intelligence and Security (CNI&S) and the Director of Security on all matters pertaining to the security and protection of classified national security information.

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.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ#1: Demonstrate mastery of the DON's personnel security clearance framework as defined by DoD and Intelligence Community directives.

Possess expert-level experience in managing the entire security clearance lifecycle. Expert knowledge of security clearance process, policy, governance, directives or something to that effect.

TQ#2: Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the administration and management of Special Security Programs.

Must possess in-depth, hands-on knowledge of DON-specific policies and procedures governing the protection of highly sensitive and compartmented information.

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/tabs/group-standards/ 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 provide strategic consultation, leadership and comprehensive evaluation for the Office of Chief of Naval Intelligence and Security (OCNI and S) special security program.
  • You will advise on the implementation and administration of special security programs within the Department of the Navy (DON) ensuring compliance with national security policies and regulations.
  • You will serve as senior authority responsible for the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information and collateral information, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of DON's most sensitive intelligence.
  • You will advise on the management of security clearances for personnel within the DON, including conducting investigations, adjudicating clearances, and ensuring compliance with security clearance procedures.
  • You will recommend and track internal controls, risk management practices, and performance metrics and provide periodic reporting to senior leadership.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12893832-26-MCJ