Summary You will serve as an Information Security Specialist focusing on acquisition security processes within the Information and Acquisition Protection Division of the Security Directorate, Office of the Chief of Naval Intelligence and Security (OCNI&S). Responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in the development, modernization, and promulgation of Department of the Navy (DON) information security policy, including for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You will research innovative security methodologies, analyze legislation, create executive-level briefings, and formulate responses for senior leadership within the DON and Department of War (DoW) to protect vital DON interests. You will lead Security Enterprise Modernization by developing information and acquisition security initiatives and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance security and operational efficiency. You will deliver authoritative briefings on complex and sensitive security matters to senior leadership and at high-level conferences. You will integrate security throughout the acquisition lifecycle by incorporating critical protection measures into DON acquisition policy and program protection processes You will formulate and direct the security review process for the official public release of DON information. You will assist and support senior Agency officials and the Activity Security Manager in the development and implementation of security compliance policies and guidelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: This specialized experience is defined as holding a senior role in the development, modernization, or implementation of an enterprise-wide information security program. You must also demonstrate experience providing authoritative counsel to senior officials on complex matters related to the protection of classified and unclassified information. This includes leading collaborative policy development with internal and external stakeholders, analyzing and shaping national-level security policy, and driving modernization initiatives to enhance an organization's overall security posture and operational effectiveness. 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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 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. 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 position.
