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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$71,957 - $135,657

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves protecting sensitive information and facilities in a naval aviation command by applying security rules, investigating incidents, conducting inspections, and training staff on best practices.

It's ideal for someone with experience in security protocols who enjoys working in a structured government environment to safeguard important assets.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional comfortable communicating with teams and leaders.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 (or DA-03) in federal or equivalent service, including applying policies for CUI and classified information
  • Experience conducting self-inspections and responding to security incidents
  • Ability to develop and deliver security training programs
  • Strong communication skills for providing guidance to teams and leadership
  • Knowledge of investigating incidents, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions
  • Familiarity with security policies and procedures for maintaining secure environments
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Security Support Division, Security Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU.

DA-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band (DA-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Applying security policies for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) and classified information; 2) Conducting self-inspections and responding to/reporting on security incidents; 3) Developing and delivering security training programs; and 4) Communicating security information and providing guidance to teams and leadership.

DA-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band (DA-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Applying general knowledge of security policies for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) and classified information; 2) Assisting with certified facility self-inspections; 3) Preparing and communicating guidance regarding security protocols; and 4) Investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and communicating corrective actions to leadership.

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 provide security support across various functional areas, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and assets.
  • You will apply security policies and procedures to maintain a secure operational environment.
  • You will respond to security incidents, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.
  • You will conduct self-inspections of secure facilities, identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risks.
  • You will provide training and guidance to personnel on security policies and best practices.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12924107-26-KFF