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SECURITY SPECIALIST

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$77,964 - $121,482

per year

Closes

April 6, 2026More Navy jobs →

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 role is for a security specialist who will advise the Special Security Officer and Senior Intelligence Officer on all special security issues related to the Department of the Navy.

The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing security policies and procedures, and providing recommendations to resolve vulnerabilities in security programs.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent, analyzing security policies and procedures and providing recommendations to resolve vulnerabilities
  • Experience assisting in the administration, organization, and management of a personnel security program
  • Knowledge of information security and classification management principles
  • Ability to provide technical expertise and advisory support on Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Personnel Security Program
  • Ability to make recommendations on security controls and storage requirements for the protection of SCI materials

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST for the DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY (N2) of PAC FLEET SUB FORCE OPS COMPONENT.

SALARY GS-12: $93,445 - $121,482 GS-11: $77,964 - $101,359 A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary.

FOR GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing security policies and procedures by providing recommendations to resolve vulnerabilities of a security program.

FOR GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting in analyzing security policies and procedures by providing recommendations to resolve vulnerabilities of a security program.

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 be responsible for advising Special Security Officer (SSO) and Senior Intelligence Officer on all Special Security issues.
  • You will provide technical expertise and advisory support regarding the Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Personnel Security Program to the SSO and Senior Intelligence Officer.
  • You will provide advice and guidance covering a wide spectrum of information security and classification management principles.
  • You will assist in the administration, organization, and management of the personnel security program to ensure the initial and continuous evaluation of individuals eligible to occupy sensitive positions.
  • You will make recommendations regarding security controls and storage requirements for the protection of SCI materials and corrective actions when deficiencies are noted.
  • You will assist in ensuring all assigned submarines achieve SCI physical security, meet deployment requirements, and reporting concerns.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12923967-26-JLK