The incumbent of this position will serve as the Information Security Specialist within the Security Directorate under the Chief Operating Officer. The Security Office is responsible for providing a full range of security management support functions and services to the university and its five associated colleges, institutes, centers, and special programs.

Duties

Provides technical oversight for one or more of the major security program functional areas and serves as a primary source of information and guidance in those specialty security areas. Manages operations security (OPSEC) program; reviews and analyzes results of investigations and assessments; and coordinates security requirements for individuals that include military, civilian employee, consultant, or contractor personnel. Implements plans and procedures for the internal safeguarding of classified material/national security information (NSI) and access and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Organizes and conducts security training sessions for NDU personnel, briefs newly assigned personnel on security requirements, and debriefs personnel upon departure from NDU. Provides policy, guidance and oversight to COMSEC (Communications Security) programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance to occupy Special-Sensitive/High Risk position. The incumbent must undergo periodic special background investigations and drug testing for continued eligibility as required.
• The incumbent of this position is required to obtain and maintain the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first 2 years of employment.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as experience defined as 1) Managing an information security program; 2) Interpreting security concepts to include governing regulations, policies, and directives; 3) Managing an operation security program; and 4) Arranging classified meetings and materials. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

• • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
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• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Contacts

• Address National Defense University 300 5th Avenue Bldg 62 Washington, DC 20319 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]