Security Specialist

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Specialist at the GG-13 grade level responsible for or the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying, preventing, and protecting information, personnel, facilities, operations, or material where the loss could pose a direct threat to national security.

This position is located at Suitland, MD.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector such as: Maintaining the integrity and protection of highly sensitive information program.

Determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions.

Review, evaluate, and adjudicate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security and/or suitability issues.

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf Major Duties:

• You will carry out the role of team lead and provides technical guidance and assistance.
• You will conduct analytical and benchmark studies to evaluate the effectiveness of current security programs and processes, the feasibility of future programs and development of planning efforts.
• You will identify and evaluate new and/or revised policy changes, trends, issues, and advises senior level officials on their impact.
• You will coordinate and recommend new policy, plans, and procedures designed to increase effectiveness in response to emerging trends and matters of national security within existing authorities, legislative mandates, and regulatory constraints.
• You will advise customers and leadership on security and disclosure concepts, principles, methodology, and practices, as it pertains to the Command and/or DoD elements.
• You will maintain liaison with personnel in assigned and related fields, such as those in other intelligence and security agencies, to discuss mutual security problems.