SECURITY SPECIALIST (SPECIAL ACCESS PROG)
What you'd do
You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST (SPECIAL ACCESS PROG) in the VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OF STAFF of NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.
Major duties
You will be responsible for the organization and planning of security programs which affect Special Access Programs and the Command's Sensitive Support Program with access to additional classified material control systems. You will continuously evaluate and identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to a variety of complex operational activities. You will ensure compliance with directives and integration with other security and related programs. You will develop new security policies and guidance for management and execution of Navy and/or Joint classified Special Access Programs. You will advise top level agency officials on new developments and advances in security systems, methods and techniques. You will conduct evaluations of classified Special Access Program Management and oversight programs and Sensitive Support Programs. You will serve as the technical authority and liaison for all actions within area of responsibility. You will advise and assist Naval War College Senior Leadership on special access program and sensitive activities management and execution issues.
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: 1) Managing enterprise-level Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs; 2) Leading multifunctional SAP compliance inspections and advising senior leadership on security risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies; 3) Resolving complex conflicts among security directives, classification guides, and operational requirements across the full SAP lifecycle; and 4) Serving as a technical authority and coordinating with the Department of War (DoW), Department of the Navy (DON), or other external security organizations to ensure compliant program execution. 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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