SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the COMMANDER, CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR of CDR STRIKE FORCE TRNG ATLANTIC. Duties You will manage the daily operations of the Personnel Security and Access Management program. | You will serve as a primary user and technical expert for Defense Information System for Security (DISS), e-App, and the transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 / Continuous Vetting models. | You will perform initial analysis of background investigations and coordinate with the Command Security Manager on highly sensitive or ambiguous derogatory information to resolve eligibility issues. | You will validate security clearances, process visit requests (including incoming and outgoing foreign nationals and corporate contractors), ensure all personnel possess the appropriate clearances prior to accessing classified networks and spaces. | You will administer the command's Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, conducting initial, annual, and specialized security briefings (e.g., NATO, SCI, SAP, and debriefings). | You will assist the Command Security Manager and Physical Security Officer in the physical protection of CSG4 headquarters facilities, multi-user SCIFs, and training platforms (including Training Support Vessels (TSVs)). | You will coordinate access control operations, monitoring Integrated Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Automated Access Control Systems (ACS), and intrusion detection systems. | You will serve as a primary point of contact for badge issuance and access-card protocols. | You will conduct annual physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments of command spaces and tenant training sites to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DON) standards. | You will execute the command’s Information Security Program, enforcing procedures for the lifecycle management, protection, and accountability of classified and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-11:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience with Personnel Security Operations.
• Experience managing the end-to-end personnel security process, including reviewing background investigations, utilizing DISS/e-App to initiate clearances, and evaluating complex derogatory information to make local access determinations.
• Experience with Physical Security Surveys; comprehensive physical security inspections, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis of facilities, secure spaces (e.g., SCIFs), or military vessels to ensure compliance with physical security standards.
• Experience with Classified Material Control; managing, accounting for, and safeguarding classified information, including the administration of COMSEC (Communications Security) and KMI (Key Management Infrastructure) equipment and materials.
• Experience with Security Training & Briefings; developing and delivering security education, training, and awareness (SETA) programs, as well as conducting high-level security debriefings for senior leadership, military personnel, and contractors.

FOR THE GS-09:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience with Security Administration Support.
• Experience assisting with the administrative review of personnel security clearance packages and verifying clearance eligibility using databases such as DISS.
• Experience with Physical Security Assistance; assisting with physical security program elements, such as monitoring access control systems, issuing badges, administering key control, or escorting uncleared personnel.
• Experience applying established guidelines to safeguard, mark, store, and transport classified or sensitive unclassified information (CUI).
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact for employees and contractors seeking assistance with security clearances, fingerprinting, or facility access.

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

FOR GS-11:

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
• Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; OR
• Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

FOR GS-09:

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
• Successful completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
• Successful completion of LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How you will be evaluated In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

ORAL COMMUNICATION

ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

INFORMATION SECURITY

PERSONNEL SECURITY

PHYSICAL SECURITY

SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review.

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. How to apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Other information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.