SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as a GG-0080-14 Security Specialist within the NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY, Security and Insider Threat Directorate (N7). As a subject matter expert and Senior Navy Insider Threat Program (InTP) Analyst, you will develop and implement Navy Insider Threat policies, programs, and procedures to prevent, detect, deter, and mitigate threats from insiders that may harm or place at risk Navy personnel, information, or resources.

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Duties

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• You will serve as the technical expert for multidisciplinary fields such as counterintelligence, security, cybersecurity, human resources, and law enforcement as they pertain to insider threat risk mitigation.
• You will assess and formulate recommendations and responses for internal and external requests for data, metrics, information, briefings, and executive talking points regarding the Navy Insider Threat Program (InTP).
• You will develop/implement Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) policies, procedures, and activities as related to the Navy Insider Threat Program.
• You will analyze key information and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, courses of action, and solutions needed to address complex, sensitive and multi-faceted issues.
• You will execute and coordinate the Random Polygraph Program activities designed to counter threats posed by Navy personnel with enhanced (privileged) access to classified and/or sensitive information and information systems.
• You will apply senior level knowledge of applicable laws and regulations authorizing counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations to effectively manage and implement the Random Polygraph Program.
• You will represent OPNAV/Naval Intelligence Activity on working groups and committees at inter-agency forums, conferences and technical exchanges to ensure alignment of program capabilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
• Must be able to obtain the Certified Insider Threat Professional-Fundamentals (CITP-F) or designated successor certification within 2 years of entry on duty.
• Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as:

1. Implement and execute an Insider Threat Program; including analysis and development of strategies, plans, policies, and oversight/compliance and preparing/presenting results both orally and in writing.

2. Partner and coordinate with both internal and external entities to achieve program goals, objectives, and requirements.

3. Develop Plan of Actions and Milestones and other tracking tools to coordinate with stakeholders and track progress.

4. Analyze and integrate technical and non-technical data from a variety of sources to assess and advise on program effectiveness, efficiencies, and resourcing requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:

Education

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Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

The location for this position is 701 S. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22204.

If you are a federal employee, please submit an SF-50.

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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