SECURITY SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This position is identified as the Security Specialist, located in the T&E Management of Programs and Operations Department, Resources and Operations Division, Security Branch, Air T&E Squadron Two Zero (VX-2), Naval Test Wing Atlantic, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at the Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, MD.

For this Security Specialist, DA-0080-05 position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11/12) or pay band (DA-4) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Developing, maintaining, and documenting security plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), instructions, and implementation plans for the organization to meet Force Protection, Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security, and Industrial Security policy, directives, and best practices; 2) Developing and conducting security training, briefs, and correspondences on a periodic basis to ensure agency personnel are well informed of security program requirements and comply with security procedures, instructions, SOPs, and policies; and 3) Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in meeting the terms within the security program requirements.

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 interface with all levels of military, civilian and contractor personnel to provide security management of assigned VX-20 programs.
• You will function as the VX-20 Security Manager and a technical expert to internal and external contacts for matters relating to Force Protection, Physical Security, Information Security, Operations Security and Industrial Security for the Squadron.
• You will interpret and analyze security regulations, methods, practices, or techniques to develop options, recommendations, or decisions.
• You will prepare and conduct security training to ensure personnel are informed of security program requirements and comply with agency security procedures, instructions, and policies.
• You will interface with appropriate project and security personnel to anticipate future security requirements and conduct long-term planning to address shortfalls in order to meet the future program and Squadron security needs.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.