SECURITY SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Advanced Security Division, Security Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU.

DA-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band (DA-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Applying and advising on security policies and procedures for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified information; 2) Leading facility inspections, developing security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and managing and resolving security incidents; 3) Developing and delivering security training programs and briefing leadership on security matters; and 4) Establishing priorities and providing guidance and leadership to security teams.

DA-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band (DA-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Applying security policies and procedures for the protection, handling, and marking of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified information; 2) Conducting self-inspections of secure facilities and responding to and reporting on security incidents; 3) Assisting in the development and delivery of security training programs to personnel; and 4) Communicating security information and providing guidance to teams and leadership.

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 provide expert-level security guidance and oversight across multiple functional areas including information, personnel, and physical security.
• You will lead, guide, and mentor a team of security specialists, ensuring adherence to established security policies and procedures.
• You will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security strategies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• You will manage the response to security incidents, conduct thorough facility inspections, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• You will develop and evaluate workforce security training programs and advise leadership on complex and sensitive security matters.