You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist in the Intelligence and Special Security Directorate (N2) of COMSUBFOR.

Duties

You will provide direct support to assigned Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) cleared members of Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Commander Submarine Group Two and all assigned submarines at Naval Station Norfolk. You will manage the command Special Security program governing the classification, transfer, transmission, dissemination and protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) materials. You will be responsible for ensuring all security requirements and administrative publications required for the operations of the COMSUBLANT Special Security Office are on hand, and that all changes and corrections are made in a timely manner. You will utilize and maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database of special clearances and accesses for COMSUBFOR, CSS-6/CSS-8 and subordinate commands and processing of SCI level visit requests. You will identify and justify requirements for additional SCI billets and personnel access. You will conducts personal interviews of individual requiring SCI access to determine applicant eligibility for access based on information developed during the interview. You will be responsible for maintaining the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database of approximately 1600 special clearances and accesses for COMSUBLANT and subordinate commands. You will manage local security programs designed for the receipt, handling and storage and protection of these sensitive intelligence programs. You will supervise programs for monthly validation/revalidation of building pass requirements. You will establish and maintain SCI files, and is aware of file content to expedite retrieval. You will act as the physical security inspection officer and conduct annual SSO physical security inspections of commands afloat. You will serve as the single point of contact for physical security of the Special Activities programs within COMSUBLANT.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Position holds a role in Nuclear Deterrent Mission (NDM).

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Experience and mastery knowledge of the security programs and procedures pertaining to the handling and safeguarding of all Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) materials. (2) Experience and mastery knowledge of the operations of the National Intelligence Community and its relationship with the SCI Programs within DOD. (3) Experience and depth knowledge of military courtesy as it pertains to Flag/General Officers, senior staff operational and intelligence personnel, and security managers of senior and subordinate commands. (4) Experience and mastery knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex SCI security problems. (5) Experience and mastery knowledge of the Navy's Personnel, Physical and Information Security and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. (6) Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and requirements of Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative Security Manual DOD Directive 5105.21-M-1. (7) Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and requirements of Naval Activities Support Program Security Manual Rev IV. (8) Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and requirements of Physical Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities ICD 705. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address COMSUBFOR Norfolk Norfolk, VA 23551-2492 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]