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Announcement #877679700

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV) · Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia
Federal transitionIndividuals with disabilitiesInternalLand managementMilitary spousesVeteransTelework eligible

What you'd do

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development & Acquisition) Navy International Programs Office (Navy IPO) of NIPO FMS FIELD OFFICE.

Major duties

You will maintain the Defense Information Security System (DISS) for Navy IPO personnel. You will prepare informational packages for new Navy IPO personnel (contractors, military service members and civil servants). You will assist the Security manager or Assistant Security Manager in performing in-processing of personnel in DISS, record security access, NATO security access and security attestations (if required) in DISS. You will provide guidance and information on security regulations and procedures, exercising sound judgement and discretion in response to telephone and in person security inquiries. You will maintain records of all meetings and security training for members of the command. You will perform duties of a front desk security/receptionist, and support physical security (access control), personnel and information security programs. You will analyze incoming inquires and respond with information or direct a caller to appropriate subject matter expert.

What you need to qualify

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04/NH-01 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying security policy, procedures, techniques and methods to a variety of work situations at various degrees of security control. Entering, maintaining and retrieving information in a security database such as Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for security clearance data. 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.

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