Department of Defense

Security Specialist

McClellan, California Full time

Security Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): McClellan, California

Salary Range: $99218 - $153382 Per Year

Job Summary: The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO This position is part of the Department of Defense. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting all aspects of DMEA security operations, including personnel, information, physical, industrial, operations, and communications security, and security education.

Major Duties:

  • As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Function as the Special Security Officer (SSO) and Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO). Exercise expert overall management of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP). Responsible for providing guidance and enforcing SCI administrative, information, personnel, physical, communications, and Special Access Program security guidelines for DMEA. Manages access control and intrusion detection systems, responding to and evaluating security alarms, developing system configurations, and administering changes as needed to administer access control configurations. Performs on-site security evaluations, inspections, and special surveys of security procedures at DMEA to ensure regulatory guidance and command directives are met.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service: Providing technical expertise in assignments requiring new theories or solutions to security problems. Experience in coordinating security requirements and/or providing advice or assistance to all levels of leadership. Demonstrating highly developed skills in written and oral communication. Experience with Microsoft Office needed to support Special Security Program requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912054 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-27