You will serve as a GG-0080-11 Security Specialist at HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER in Suitland, MD. As a Communications Security Specialist, Alternate Key Management Infrastructure Operating Administrative Manager (KOAM) and Alternate Communications Security (COMSEC) Management, you will analyze, contribute to, and provide feedback regarding your areas of responsibility.

Duties

You will assist in preparing and conducting semi-annual and special occasion Communications Security (COMSEC) account inventories, Key Management Infrastructure spot-checks, and bi-annual Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) inspections. You will respond to and provide customer service support to data calls, messages, directives, recorded messages, and service requests via phone, email, websites, messaging systems, and/or walk-in inquiries. You will resolve non-routine Communications Security (COMSEC) problems. You will ensure the safe and secure handling and accountability of cryptographic material and electronic key equipment at all times. You will provide solutions to improve services to users and users' organizations via policies, training and other instructions. You will support a wide spectrum of resources for worldwide messaging systems and facilities, including the methodologies, standards, and technologies supporting electronic key and network operations. You will prepare Cryptographic Validation Request Forms, Destruction Reports, Inventory Reports, Incident Reports, and other documents pertaining to security.

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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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.
• Travel is required.
• Must obtain Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program certification at the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) level within 24 months of selection.
• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 723 - COMSEC Manager; see Additional Information section

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as: 1. Ensure safe and secure handling and accountability of cryptographic material and electronic key equipment at all times. 2. Support a wide spectrum of resources for worldwide messaging systems and facilities, including the methodologies, standards, and technologies supporting electronic key and network operations. 3. Provide customer service support to data calls, messages, directives, and service requests via phone, email, websites, messaging systems, and walk-in inquiries. 4. Prepare and conduct Communications Security (COMSEC) account inventories, Key Management Infrastructure spot-checks, and Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) inspections in accordance with organizational standards. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER 4251 Suitland Road Southeast Washington, DC 20020 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]