You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Security Division (105), Security Policy & Programs (1051) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $134,435). The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

Duties

You will serve as the Department Assistant Activity Security Manager (AASM) to apply policy direction to specific operating environments and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods. You will serve as Department Leadership’s first point of contact for all non-routine security-related issues, concerns, and requirements. You will assist the Information Security Program Manager in responding to problems or questions involving implementation of security guidelines for storing, handling, safeguarding and transmission of classified information. You will audit and assess local security procedures for adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness. You will provide authoritative interpretation of security policy and guidance to Department Management officials, security/facility coordinators, and employees to resolve issues involving new and/or conflicting security requirements. You will collaborate with department security coordinators to identify, research, and implement new and improved security methods and procedures identifying and analyzing trends in security weaknesses, deficiencies and vulnerabilities. You will develop new guidance where existing policy fails to suffice.

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
• 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
• 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 may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of assuming the position.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing technical expertise and direction in implementation of security policies, plans, and procedures for security programs (e.g. information; physical; or personnel) to maintain organizational compliance and protective measures. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]