Chief Information Security Officer, SYD 80/AR
Space Systems Command
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SECURITY SPECIALIST (COMMAND AND STAFF PROGRAM)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
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 managing security clearances and programs for personnel at a naval air station, ensuring that everyone handling sensitive information is properly vetted and trained.
You'll handle paperwork, apply rules to decide investigation types, and create guidelines to keep security tight.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in government or military security who likes detail-oriented work and helping teams stay compliant.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-9 level or equivalent in personnel security
- Proficiency in recording security information in JPAS or similar systems
- Knowledge of Federal laws, DoD, and agency regulations for determining investigation types
- Experience processing applications via e-QIP
- Ability to provide guidance on personnel security, adjudication, and suitability policies
- Skill in implementing security directives and recommending solutions for complex problems
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Full Job Description
You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST (COMMAND & STAFF PROGRAM) in the ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT of NAVAL AIR STATION.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: : 1) Recording personnel security information in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or current applicable official systems of record; 2) Applying Federal Laws, Department of Defense (DoD) and agency regulations to determine types of investigations; 3) Processing applications through Electronic Questionnaires for Investigative Processing (e-QIP); 4) Providing guidance on policies or procedures related to personnel security, adjudication or suitability; and 5) Implementing existing security directives and making recommendations to resolve unique and complex security problems.
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 ensure all personnel who handle classified information or are assigned sensitive duties are appropriately cleared.
- You will decide the security clearance level necessary for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites.
- You will develop written command information and all personnel security instructions, security operating procedures, and supplemental guidelines.
- You will formulate and coordinate the command's Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program.
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