Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
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Security Specialist
National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a security expert in a government agency focused on nuclear security, helping to protect sensitive information from technical threats like electronic spying and wireless risks.
You'll guide teams on security policies, conduct checks to ensure systems are safe, and advise leaders on preventing information leaks.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in high-level security management who enjoys solving complex protection challenges in a national security setting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 or NQ-02 level in federal service, involving security management and physical security systems
- Knowledge of safeguards and security policies, including DOE and NNSA directives like DOE O 226.1B and DOE 470.6
- Experience evaluating and implementing technical security programs, such as devices for protecting sensitive information
- Ability to provide guidance and advice to senior management on security policies and programs
- Familiarity with national standards like 32 CFR § 2001.51, NSD-42, ICD 702, and ICS 705-1
- Skills in leading, reviewing, or implementing security policy requirements and performing analytical tasks in security administration
- Certification or qualification as a Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA)
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Office of Defense Nuclear Security, National Nuclear Security Administration.
A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Security Specialist, Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA), providing support to NA-70 Technical Security Program, assisting in the implementation of NNSA/DOE safeguards and security policy to serve as a resource throughout NNSA/DOE in safeguards and security program implementation, and resolve any policy issues.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 pay band or GS-12 grade level.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: applying security management procedures to oversee, evaluate, and manage safeguards and physical security systems or programs; evaluating and implementing operational aspects of sensitive security program applications involving technical security devices; experience providing guidance and advise senior management on safeguards and security policy or primary or secondary programs.
Examples of Specialized Experience: Experience with leading, reviewing, or implementing national and agency policy requirements (e.g.
32 CFR § 2001.51, National Security Directive (NSD)-42, NSD -47, IC Directive (ICD) 702, IC Standard (ICS) 705-1, DOE O 226.1B, DOE 470.6, etc.).
Experience performing a range of analytical and administrative tasks designed to provide advanced developmental experience in the broad field of security administration, or in a specialized security functional area.
Experience providing guidance and advice to senior management on safeguards and security policy or primary or secondary programs. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.
Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
As a Security Specialist, you will: Assist the Technical Security Program Manager in the leadership and oversight of the NNSA Technical Security Program, which includes Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM), TEMPEST, Wireless Security (WISEC), and Protective Distribution Systems (PDS).
Ensure program activities align with NNSA objectives and security policies. Serve as a Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) for NNSA.
Provide authoritative technical guidance, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with national and departmental TEMPEST standards and policies to protect classified information from compromising emanations.
Coordinate the execution of TSCM, WISEC, and PDS program elements across NNSA sites.
Liaise with site personnel, provide technical support, and help develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate technical security risks.
Provide programmatic support related to technical inspections, surveys, integrity studies and assessments.
Make recommendations to Technical Security Program Manager regarding ways to minimize vulnerabilities that could compromise classified and sensitive information by technical means.
Review and provide recommendations concerning DOE/NNSA policy and guidance on technical matters.
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