Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Research Laboratory, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $83816 - $133324 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a Security Specialist within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

• You will perform a variety of security duties dealing with industrial, personnel, and information security.
• You will perform personnel security duties to include verification of security clearances for contractor personnel and the certification of need to know for access to classified information.
• You will perform information security duties to include assisting the head of classification management with the control and maintenance of classified material records as required.
• You will perform industrial security duties to include clearance actions, contractor liaison, and classified contract review, preparation, and coordination.

Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5/10) or pay band (NO-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: 1) Managing a comprehensive security program utilizing knowledge of Information, Physical, Personnel, and Industrial security programs; 2) Analyzing and applying processes and methods relating to designated security requirements to assist with the control and maintenance of classified material records; 3) Ensuring Information Security compliance utilizing demonstrated knowledge of proper storage, marking, accountability and safeguard of Controlled Unclassified Information and National Security Information; and 4) Researching and providing guidance to inquiries relating to Information Security. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: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: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: https://navalresearchlab.app.box.com/f/3e98b4842f5244e48eb0b4eebdbfcf42 Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-23