SECURITY OFFICER

Summary

You will serve as a Security Officer in the Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TTGL) Government Special Access Program (SAP) Officer and Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) Security Officer to provide support to the TTGL SAP/IJSTO Chief of TACTRAGRULANT.

Duties

• You will interface and be required to review and endorse Personnel Security actions and SAP Level Directives from subordinate IJSTO Security Officers and Navy SAP Security Officers.
• You will develop and present indoctrinations for special programs and specialized briefings as required.
• You will participate in pertinent meetings, conferences, exercises and planning teams providing understanding of the technical and tactical capabilities of assigned programs in order to provide sound risk management guidance.
• You will screen and prepare Program Access Requests (PAR) for submission to Access Approval Authorities (AAA), ensuring individuals meet the stringent minimum personnel security requirements.
• You will be responsible for reviewing, processing, confirmation or forwarding for further confirmation processing.
• You will perform a variety of non-standard security functions and specialized duties related to the unique operational and administrative requirements of assigned programs.
• You provide on-site supervision of SAP/IJSTO material on-load and off-load operations to ensure that OSD and CJCS policies and security procedures are maintained throughout critical and time sensitive operations.
• You will develop and present indoctrinations for SAP/IJSTO programs and specialized briefings as required.
• You will manage special program facilities supporting TTGL Training in the areas of document control, accountability, storage, classification, dissemination, transmission, destruction, and protection of special program material and information.
• You will provide program indoctrinations and debriefings of highly technical and sensitive special projects to Navy, Joint, Coalition and Civilian officials up to and including Captains and GS-15s on a need-to-know basis.
• You will act as the alternate point of contact for training commands for matters pertaining to the security management of SAP/IJSTO in support to training at TTGL.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 administering and managing security programs involving Special Access Programs (SAP), Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Experience applying security principles across multiple disciplines, including Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical Security, and Industrial Security. Experience conducting personnel security actions, such as processing Program Access Requests (PARs), verifying security clearances, and managing personnel access databases. Experience developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and training programs for personnel involved in classified operations. Experience providing security guidance and recommendations to senior leadership and program staff on the protection of highly classified information and materials. Experience interpreting and applying national-level security regulations and directives, such as DoD Manuals (e.g., 5205.07 series), Executive Orders (e.g., 13526), and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs). 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.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.