SECURITY SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the WARFIGHTING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT (N8) Division of COMNAVSURFLANT.
Major duties
You will serve as the Government Special Access Program (SAP) Security Officer (GSSO), acting as the recognized authority and source of expertise for all SAP-related security matters. You will Manage the implementation, oversight, and daily operation of Special Access Programs, ensuring the secure execution of highly sensitive classified programs. You will Provide expert-level SAP support and authoritative policy guidance concerning specialized security procedures to all COMNAVSURFLANT staff, tenant commands, and both shore and sea-based units. You will develop, direct, and oversee all command procedures for the handling, storage, distribution, accountability, and destruction of SAP classified and sensitive material. You will ensure command-wide compliance with all SAP security policies and procedures for all briefed personnel. You will conduct quality control inspections, staff assistance visits, security reviews, and prepare detailed certification reports for higher authorities. You will perform investigations into the loss or compromise of SAP classified material, determine potential damage to national security, and implement corrective actions. You will coordinate SAP-related activities with U.S. Fleet Forces, Combatant Commanders, Numbered Fleets, CNSP, and other Navy commands.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for a GS-13, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 providing policy oversight and serving as the technical authority for the management of CNO Special Access Control Programs. Experience governing security manuals, procedures, policy guidelines and regulations for special access and other related or unrelated specialized security programs. Experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of all security concepts, principles and practices to advise all supported commands and subject matter managers in new developments and advances in physical security techniques. Experience applying policy direction to specific operating requirements and developing guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels of security controls. Experience communicating both orally and in writing to senior flag level military officers and equivalent civilian officials, conduct briefs, and prepare reports and correspondence. Experience meeting and interacting with a variety of military, civilian and program management personnel in an independent role. Preferred: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Certificates that show knowledge of this specific job. 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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