Summary You will serve as a Administrative/Technical Specialist in the Security Division, Corporate Operations Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. Responsibilities You will serve as an Administrative Tech Specialist/Security Specialist under Code 1051 Personnel and Information Security Branch. You will manage the Information Security (INFOSEC) program, providing expert guidance and support to NSWC PHD and industrial contractors to safeguard National Security Information (NSI) throughout its lifecycle. You will develop, implement, and manage the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) programs, ensuring appropriate handling and protection in accordance with regulatory requirements. You will conduct preliminary inquiries into security incidents involving CUI and classified information, thoroughly reviewing infractions, violations, and practices that pose a risk to national security. You will recommend further investigations, corrective actions, and policy revisions to remediate identified security vulnerabilities and strengthen overall security posture. You will collaborate with relevant authorities to investigate potential loss or compromise of information, conduct thorough damage assessments, and analyze collected data to inform mitigation strategies. You will conduct comprehensive inspections, surveys, and risk assessments at command, detachment, and off-site locations to evaluate INFOSEC program implementation and identify areas for improvement across all echelons. You will monitor and analyze policy, instruction, procedure, and control system updates to ensure continuous alignment with evolving security threats and regulatory changes. You will maintain accountability and control of classified materials utilizing the Base Information Tracking System (BITS), barcoding equipment, and NSA/ESS approved destruction equipment in accordance with established protocols. You will ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Government security policies, standards, and requirements. You will evaluate the potential for loss or compromise, and identify security vulnerabilities. You will verify personnel 'need-to-know' prior to granting access to classified information. You will participate in program and project planning to assess security requirements, develop comprehensive security plans and specialized training, and direct the implementation of robust security measures. You will develop and implement local security policies governing assigned programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of a great variety of state-of-the-art security equipment and devices in planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures; locking devices for doors, windows, vaults, and gates. Experience with security programs to include PHYSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC, ATFP, EM/COOP, and technology protection. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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 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 three 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. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. 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 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 posit 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.
