Department of the Navy

SECURITY SPECIALIST (KMI/COMSEC)

Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California Full time

SECURITY SPECIALIST (KMI/COMSEC)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California

Salary Range: $93358 - $121371 Per Year

Job Summary: 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 serve as the Budget, Supply and Minor Property clerk for the command.
  • You will identify and resolve issues involving security requirements.
  • You will acquire and monitor the command Communications Security (COMSEC) material allowance.
  • You will ensure accurate preparation and submission of all account correspondence and accounting reports.
  • You will conduct inventories and destruction of COMSEC material in accordance with the required policies and procedures.
  • You will verify that physical security measures are taken while transporting COMSEC within the command.
  • You will report an known or suspected insecure practices immediately.
  • You will conduct monthly and quarterly spot checks.
  • You will communicate with military, governments and commercial points of contact as need to procure COMSEC materials.

Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following; 1.) Developing local policy and implementing instructions, 2.) Monitoring and maintaining all command Communications Security (COMSEC) materials in regards to proper storage and physical security, 3.) Training all required personnel on proper handling of COMSEC materials, 4.) Interpreting policies at a higher organizational level or national level, 5.) Submitting security clearence investigations for all staff and students, 6.) Utilizing a varitey of security equipment and devices, and 7.) Providing technical advise in reference to COMSEC for classified and unclassified research programs, security operations and procedures. 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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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: npsflyer@nps.edu Email subject line MUST INCLUDE: ANNOUNCEMENT # DE-12898571-26-NMS 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: 2026-04-05