SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA)
United States Fleet Forces Command
Posted: March 25, 2026 (2 days ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
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).
This job involves planning and managing security programs to identify, protect, and strengthen key assets and infrastructure that support military missions in the Pacific region for the U.S.
Marine Corps. You'll analyze risks, develop protection plans, review building designs for security, and brief leaders on threats to ensure operations run smoothly.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in military or government security planning who enjoys strategic analysis and working in a high-stakes environment.
You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the G-3 OPERATIONS BRANCH of MARINE FORCES PACIFIC.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning, managing, and executing programs to identify and protect critical infrastructure necessary to support the organization's mission.
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:
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