Summary You will serve as the Senior Security Specialist executing required functions and tasks to satisfy all government regulations and security requirements within multiple Special Access Programs (SAP) and Controlled Access Programs (CAP). You will apply strong technical expertise regarding the management and execution of security policies and requirements. This position is located within the Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Department of FARRAGUT TECHNICAL ANALYSIS CENTER in Suitland, Maryland. Responsibilities You will be responsible for providing the full spectrum of security guidance, services, and technical advice in a wide range of security functions that support Special Access programs (SAP) and Controlled Access programs (CAP). You will take action and make decisions to solve highly complex security problems involved in executing Special Access Program (SAP) and Controlled Access Program (CAP) controls. You will ensure that personnel authorized for access to Special Access programs (SAP) and Controlled Access programs (CAP) meet the prerequisite security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) requirements. You will develop and implement policies and procedures that identify, prevent, and protect information, personnel, and facilities where the loss could pose a direct threat to national security. You will identify security gaps, specify requirements to fill those gaps, and provide new methodologies and techniques to eliminate gaps. You will provide guidance and recommendations to improve the overall security of supported security programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Schedule and conduct inspections of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) to assess adequacy of security capabilities and ensure protection of classified information and controlled items; Plan, coordinate, and deliver training on the handling and protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) material for assigned personnel; Review interrelated security programs to develop and implement policies and procedures covering multiple security related areas for use throughout an organization. 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 Education N/A Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.