Summary The Security Programs Office (SPO) seeks an experienced Security Specialist in the assigned area responsible for providing security advice and support in the following areas: Personnel Security, Information Security, Operational Security and security training. This individual must be a self-starter and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Responsibilities As a SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Serves as a Security Specialist for the assigned regional area of responsibility (AOR) providing multifunctional security advice and support for the specialized areas of emphasis to include: personnel, operations, industrial, and information security. Develops and implements security procedures and guidelines for the Area of Responsibility (AOR), and serves as an adviser for the assigned AOR. Presents security assessment results and provides assistance to analyze the data, identify major strengths and weaknesses and determines methods to resolve issues or problems. Provides guidance, advice, and responds to a variety of issues and complex problems related to personnel security. Conducts periodic review of facilities and their personnel to assure protection against threats; investigates suspected security violations; and recommends or takes appropriate measures to correct security deficiencies. Advises, recommends and issues guidance to personnel concerning classification of information, classification of work being conducted, proper derivative marking, storage, maintenance, dispatch, and destruction. Responsible for providing training and ensuring all regional personnel receive annual security refresher training. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Security Administration Series 0080 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 03/10/2025 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience utilizing a wide range of security concepts, principles, and methodologies and skill and applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments; Experience with multi-functional security administration (e.g.. information, operations and industrial security) and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures; Experience with personnel security and reporting requirements. Experience with security and administrative procedures involved in granting of clearances and release of classified materials. Experience applying a wide range of security, technical and functional area knowledge to threat-unique mission security problems not covered by application of standard guidance or practices. Experience providing guidance, advice, and responding to a variety of issues and complex problems related to personnel security. Experience researching, updating and writing Operations Security procedures. Experience planning, developing, and implementing security procedures to ensure that classified material is received, transmitted, handled, stored, and accounted for from the time of receipt until dispatched, returned, or destroyed. Experience providing security training and ensuring personnel receive annual security refresher training in accordance with regulatory requirements. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Security - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.