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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$57,736 - $91,815

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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 helping manage security programs for a naval command, including training staff, inspecting facilities, handling classified materials, and ensuring compliance with national security rules.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in security administration who pays close attention to detail and enjoys working in a structured government environment.

The role supports operations at fleet readiness centers, focusing on protecting sensitive information and spaces.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (for GS-09 level), including analyzing and recommending on national security programs like industrial or personnel security
  • Experience conducting security training for personnel
  • Managing and validating requirements for secure rooms and special access spaces, including processing construction or modification requests
  • Monitoring security programs, conducting inspections, tracking violations, and recommending corrective actions
  • Administering security aspects of operations, evaluating documentation, and ensuring compliance with policies
  • Handling, mailing, and safeguarding classified materials
  • Initiating personnel security investigations for clearances and reviewing contracts for security requirements

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Command Operations Group, Command Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC).

Qualifying experience for GS-09 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties: 1.)Aiding in the analysis and making recommendations on all aspects of a National Security Program such as Industrial or Personnel Security; 2.) Conducting security training for all personnel; 3.) Managing and validating requirements for all secure rooms and special access spaces, including processing requests for construction or modification; 4.) Monitoring security programs, conducting inspections, tracking violations, and recommending corrective actions.

Qualifying experience for GS-07 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties: 1.)Aiding in the analysis and making recommendations on all aspects of a National Security Program such as Industrial or Personnel Security under close supervision; 2.) Assisting in conducting security training for all personnel; 3.) Managing and validating requirements for all secure rooms and special access spaces, including processing requests for construction or modification; 4.) Supporting the monitoring of security programs, aiding in conducting inspections, and tracking violations.

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 support security related efforts which currently requires administration of all security aspects of operations.
  • You will evaluate security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in meeting the terms within the security program requirements.
  • You will administer local policies and procedures to ensure compliance of security policies.
  • You will manage the handling, mailing, and safeguarding of classified materials.
  • You will initiate personnel security investigations for clearances.
  • You will review contracts to ensure security requirements are met

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12932316-26-JA