Physical Security Specialist
Office of Inspector General
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SECURITY SPECIALIST
Naval Intelligence Activity
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$69,642 - $90,540
per year
Type
Closes
April 20, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a security specialist for the Navy, focusing on protecting sensitive classified information, managing personnel clearances, and ensuring the safety of facilities and resources.
You'll handle inspections, process background checks, and improve security procedures to keep everything secure.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in security protocols who pays close attention to details and likes working in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience in security, including conducting physical and technical inspections
- Knowledge of security policies and directives for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Experience reviewing security clearance and SCI access requests
- Ability to process Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) paperwork, including E-QIP
- Skills in analyzing inspection results and recommending policy changes
- Proficiency in maintaining personnel security databases and applying technical rules and regulations
- Commitment to delivering high-quality services and improving organizational efficiency
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Security Specialist at the GG-09 grade level for Navy Intelligence Activity (NIA)/Special Security Office utilizing security policy and directives pertaining to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) personnel, industrial, information, and physical security to assist with coordinating the physical protection of sensitive or classified information, personnel, facilities, resources, processes, or other sensitive materials.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting physical and technical security inspections.
Participating in policy reviews and maintaining personnel security databases. Delivering high-quality products and services with commitment to continuous improvement.
Monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Interpreting and applying technical rules, regulations, and instructions.
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 Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf Major Duties:
- You will interpret policy guidance and appropriately apply it to complete tasks as assigned.
- You will review requests for security clearances and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
- You will develop and implement procedures for process improvement in the management of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) personnel security functions.
- You will process Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) paperwork to include the E-QIP process.
- You will analyze inspection results and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
- You will maintain integrity and protection of highly sensitive information programs under the physical security cognizance of the SSO Navy Regional Offices.
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