You will serve as a a Senior Security Specialist at Johnson Space Center in the Protective Services Division with multiple responsibilities for the Security disciplines of Physical Security, Personnel Security, Identity and Credential Management (ICAM), Communication Security (COMSEC), Industrial Security, and Classified Information Security Information (CNSI).

Duties

Interprets, monitors and evaluates security policy issues, providing security recommendations to senior managers while supporting implementation of NASA Security requirements for federal facilities. Conducts facility security assessments, implementing appropriate levels of protection while providing Center organizations guidance on meeting physical security requirements. Carries out physical security countermeasures designed to protect personnel from potential threats, prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents, and safeguard NASA assets against damage and theft. Assists the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Special Security Officer (SSO) with implementation of NASA and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) related to management of Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF). Oversees Facility Security Officer compliance with all requirements of Industrial Security audits from the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DSCA), supporting Industrial Security processes for classification and clearance levels. Supports the Identity, Credentialing, and Access Control Management (ICAM) program, authorizing credentials, conducting background checks, managing tour access, and performing other ICAM support functions. Supports policies, instructions, and procedures for classification, and declassification authority; document classification, marking, safeguarding, physical storage, transport, and control; security education; and room accreditation. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: interpreting and providing guidance related to NASA's security policies, regulations, and governance; supporting security performance requirements across multiple functional areas including the integration of agency and local policies and services; and providing technical advice and guidance for Protective Services such as Physical Security, Personnel Security, Identity and Credential Management (ICAM), Communication Security (COMSEC), Industrial Security, and Classified Information Security Information (CNSI). Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]