INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as an INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Information and Acquisition Protection (IAP) Division of OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, SECURITY DIRECTORATE.
Major duties
You will interpret Executive Orders, national regulations, and laws to effectively implement classification management within the DON Information Security Program, to include controlled unclassified information (CUI) and operations security (OPSEC). You will advise Original Classification Authorities (OCAs), project engineers, program managers, command mission leads, action officers, and affected operational officers regarding their responsibilities for proper classification management. You will develop and implement DON information security policies, including CUI and OPSEC, providing authoritative guidance for the DON Information Security Program. You will oversee the development and rescission of Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and declassification guides, establishing and disestablishing Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and manage mandatory classification reporting. You will provide technical advice, training, and assistance to OCAs, program managers, and activity security managers to ensure seamless integration with broader security programs.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Supporting Information OPSEC programs by developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating policy, governance, and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with Executive Orders and Federal regulations. Supporting enterprise classification management and OPSEC programs by developing, coordinating, and overseeing items such as Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and/or Critical Information and Indicators Lists (CIILs). Providing technical security guidance and program oversight to senior leaders, Headquarters staff, and subordinate organizations. Supporting enterprise-wide security governance through the coordination of compliance assessments, program evaluations, policy implementation, and cross-functional initiatives. 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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