Security Specialist

Summary

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Duties

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• Responsibilities in the DCMA INFOSEC/OPSEC/CI/COMSEC Programs.
• Prepares INFOSEC policies and procedures governing the handling, classification, marking, storage, accountability, reproduction, transmission, transportation and destruction of classified and controlled unclassified material.
• Provides information on intelligence/CI matters obtained through established liaison channels.
• Monitors procedures used by officials appointed as U.S. Government representatives to approve the release of classified information to foreign governments
• Provides assistance to DCMA employees and their supervisors concerning interpretation and implementation of OPSEC program policies and procedures.
• Develops procedures for the compilation of OPSEC statistics and prepares annual reports.
• Assures compliance with all federal agencies policies and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Top Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Drug test: Required
• This position is identified as a KEY ESSENTIAL position.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Performing multiple security disciplines (i.e., INFOSEC, OPSEC, COMSEC, Counterintelligence, and Anti-Terrorism) to identify areas of vulnerability and design countermeasures to protect classified and sensitive defense information from undesired access.
• Interpreting INFOSEC policies and procedures governing the handling, classification, marking, storage, accountability, reproduction, transmission, transportation, and destruction of classified and controlled unclassified material.
• Developing and implementing Security Classification Guides.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• This position is designated as a Key Essential Position.
• Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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