Security Specialist (CLASSIFICATION MANAGEMENT)

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• As a Security Specialist (Classification Management) you will be responsible for the following duties:
• Serves as the subject matter expert for information security and classification matters; providing expert recommendations to organization personnel, senior leadership and interagency partners.
• Assists with the development of comprehensive transportation plans for classified materials across the organization.
• Develop and implement security classification guides spanning a complex operational mission space.
• Manages document control and accountability across several facilities.
• Conducts security classification determinations, reviews, derivations, reclassification and declassification actions.
• Oversee information security compliance, reporting, and corrective actions; advise leadership on process and procedures improvements.
• Aids in the development of Program Protection Plans and strategies, to include conducting risk assessments.
• Assesses programmatic risks, analyzes vulnerabilities, and determines appropriate classification of information.
• Analyzes complex security issues, identifies vulnerabilities and develops effective mitigation strategies for Special Access Programs, SCI and collateral activities.
• Contributes to comprehensive organizational security posture through the development of SOPs, security training and awareness, and local security policies.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Security Specialist (Classification Management), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Specialized experience developing, implementing, program protection strategies, in a special access program environment, to include security policies, security classification guidance, and risk-mitigation measures for classified programs. Minimum of three years of experience performing classification reviews, derivations, declassification actions, and conducting complex risk and vulnerability assessments, while ensuring compliance with DoD and Federal security regulations. Experience representing an organization in senior-level and interagency security forums, negotiating policy issues, advising leadership, and providing expert recommendations on complex information security challenges. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) Expeditionary Civilian position. As a condition of employment, the selectee must sign DD Form 2365, "DoD Agreement - Position Based," and a Statement of Understanding and Agreement. The incumbent may deploy via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders to support non-combat expeditionary, emergency, humanitarian, or disaster relief operations (CONUS/OCONUS), or remain in place during evacuations of non-essential personnel. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing organizational effectiveness. Therefore, Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to placement. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone.