Department of the Army

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Draper, Utah Full time

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Draper, Utah

Salary Range: $61722 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for an INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), the Position Description Number is D2477000 and is part of the G2, located in Draper UT with the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. Martin Buck Taylor. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.

Major Duties:

  • MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list. Responsible for development, publication, executing/enforcing and implementation of appropriate regulation, policy, and law related to INFOSEC. Develops and maintains a state-specific INFOSEC program, conducts annual INFOSEC program reviews, evaluates INFOSEC program implementation at sites and locations throughout the state. Establishes and maintains liaisons with national level ARNG G-2 as it pertains to INFOSEC. Develops and implements an effective information security education program throughout the State and provides initial, continuing, and refresher security education training to all site military, civilian, and contract employees. Ensure security violations, including suspected compromises or other threats to the safeguarding of classified information and the unauthorized disclosure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are reported and investigated IAW aforementioned regulation, policy, and law. Reviews, analyzes, and briefs the results of inquiries and investigations resulting from security violations to state ARNG, as well as national level ARNG G-2. Advise and represent the TAG on matters related to the classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of national security information. Maintains, accounts for, and reports the status and compliance of all secure rooms and security containers under jurisdiction of the TAG. Develop emergency destruction plan for classified and CUI as well as safeguarding procedures for hostile areas or during natural disasters. Monitor clearance eligibility, access, and SF-312, "Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)", completion, and investigation status for site personnel using the security clearance verification system of record. Manages the INFOSEC Internal Controls Program. Compiles reporting data for submission to national level ARNG G-2, responsible for the completion of security data reports; receives, compiles, prepares, and submits annual reports IAW DoD and national level ARNG G-2 policy. Analyzes weaknesses identified during INFOSEC program reviews, and Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau assessments of systemic security problems in order to modify and apply recommended solutions. Monitors contractor compliance with all DoD and DA regulatory security requirements. Report security violations involving cleared contractors to national level ARNG G-2 and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DSCA). Serves as the Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) for the State ARNG. Responsible for development, publication, executing/enforcing, and implementation of appropriate regulation, policy, and law related to foreign disclosure. Maintains the delegation of disclosure letter (DDL) for all state partners. Requests and authorizes ARNG foreign visit requests for the state. Reviews and makes determinations for the release of government information to foreign government representatives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: *Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position. **Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit. BASIC QUALICATIONS: Experience collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 9/11: Have at least 1 year experience at the GS-0080-07 or GS-0080-09? (Must submit SF 50 to verify claim) OR Must have the following experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled: Comprehensive knowledge of information security and foreign disclosure processes, procedures, regulations, law, policies, and practices to review independently, analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Thorough understanding of the National Disclosure Policy and its implementing DOD, Army, and Army National Guard directives to apply Disclosure Guidelines, Delegation of Disclosure Letters and the Military Criteria Technology List to all release decisions. Proficient in the use of information automated systems that are such as the Foreign Visits System and the Security Policy Automation Network systems. Knowledge of regulation/policy interpretations from higher headquarters concerning security programs and their interrelationships to resolve conflicting guidance and to develop state policy and guidance. In depth knowledge of technical methods, principles, and practices of information and foreign disclosure functional areas as well as technical knowledge of personnel security, industrial security, and automation security to provide counter-intelligence products, plans, and services. Ability to express thoughts and develop ideas to logical sequence and to convey ideas verbally and inwriting on study findings and recommendations. **Selecting supervisor will determine the hiring grade based on current skills** OR EDUCATION, see below.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947474 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the JOA. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration. Resumes must include Relevant Work Experience (Job Title, Employer, Start & End Dates, Number of hours worked per week). After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11