You will serve as a GG-0080-11 Security Specialist in the Field Security Division, Security Directorate, US FLEET CYBER COMMAND, where you will be responsible for performing support to personnel, physical, and information security programs. This position is located within the Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) in Groton, CT.

Duties

You will initiate and/or review requests for personnel security investigations consistent with governing directives. You will ensure requests for security clearances are properly screened and verified and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for clearances. You will review security clearance requests and similar material for information to determine individual security consciousness. You will establish priority processing of requests for investigations and complete all correspondence pertaining to personnel security clearance records. You will plan and conduct periodic physical security inspections. You will advise the detachment personnel on matters requiring judgment, interpretation, and in-depth understanding of the intent of security regulations and procedures. You will conduct annual security training as required by Naval regulations ensuring all personnel are apprised of changes in policies and regulations that may affect them.

Requirements

• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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.
• All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
• As defined in DoDM 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification Manual, must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and complete continuing education annually to maintain the certification.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as: 1. Initiate, review, and analyze requests for personnel security investigations while maintaining files, records, and reports pertinent to clearances. 2. Plan and conduct periodic physical security inspections. 3. Complete base access badge requests for personnel by evaluating security clearance requirements and area of access to be granted. 4. Support the formulation and coordination of the Information and Personnel security education programs. 5. Provide orientation, recurring indoctrination, debriefs, and annual security training to personnel. OR I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR I have obtained an LL.M. that is related to the position being filled. 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

Education

Education Substitution
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address US FLEET CYBER COMMAND 9800 Savage Road Fort George Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]