SECURITY SPECIALIST (T5)
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SECURITY SPECIALIST
Office of Naval Research
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$84,655 - $134,659
per year
Type
Closes
March 5, 2026
GS-5/10 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)
Entry salary: $33,878 | Full performance (GS-10): up to $73,486
Career ladder: Start at GS-5 and advance to GS-10 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing security for sensitive research programs at a naval lab, including training personnel, ensuring compliance with security rules, and advising on eligibility for special access.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in handling confidential information and guiding others on security protocols, especially in government or defense settings.
The role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail to maintain secure facilities and programs.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-5/10 level or equivalent, including managing special access programs
- Knowledge of security requirements and procedures for various program types
- Experience advising personnel on completing security questionnaires and adjudication guidelines
- Ability to provide guidance on constructing areas to meet physical security standards
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in performing security indoctrinations, training, and compliance monitoring
- Responsibility for maintaining facility checklists and managing security education programs
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Security Specialist within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies.
Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.
There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5/10) or pay band (NO-02) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following: 1) Managing various types of special access programs utilizing demonstrated knowledge of appropriate security requirements and procedures; 2) Advising personnel in completing detailed questionnaires regarding personal information utilizing required personnel security procedures and adjudication guidelines; 3) Providing guidance in the construction of areas to meet physical security requirements specified by agencies; and 4) Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
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 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 perform initial indoctrinations and re-indoctrinations and other training for briefed personnel.
- You will advise NRL management and briefed individuals on continuing evaluation of personnel for special access program eligibility.
- You will manage the Special Access Security Education Program.
- You will monitor compliance with security training requirements.
- You will be responsible for completion and maintenance of all Fix Facility Checklist.
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