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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Security Specialist (Senior)

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $187K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to ensure the protection of the agency's national security programs. The role involves managing classified information programs, providing technical advice, and conducting inquiries into security incidents.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You have experience prescribing specific requirements, restrictions, and other safeguards necessary to protect classified information that may be, or has been, disclosed to or developed by current, prospective, or former contractors, licensees, or grantee of an organization

You are committed to develop, manage, and maintain the NISP Contractor Classification System for classified contracts that require classified work, performance, or access

You are committed to serve as program manager and technical authority for Information Security (INFOSEC) as the Special Security Officer by providing technical advice and assistance with the organization's Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and National Security Information (NSI) program

You have experience conducting inquiries and investigations into security incidents involving the mishandling or compromise of classified national security information

Qualification

Classified information managementSecurity policy regulationInformation Security (INFOSEC)Incident investigationWritten communication

Required

Education may not be substituted at the GS-14 grade level

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies

You must meet the definition of specialized experience

Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)

If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement

Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Suitable for Federal Employment

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience overseeing and managing the operational activities of a security department as it relates to classified security information; Maintaining and regulating policies and procedures, and evaluate, guide, and adjust programs to meet changing security needs; AND Managing classified information programs and ensure compliance with Intelligence Community directives, security classification guides, and the ODNI Register and Manual