Public Flyer - Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

As a Security Specialist in the Office of Protective Services, you will apply, interpret, and evaluate security regulations, policies, and directives to strengthen organizational programs and achieve mission objectives. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/11/12/13/14 levels) (all NASA Centers).

Major duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Oversees planning and integration of a comprehensive security program supporting organizational missions.
• Provides guidance on security policy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs physical security and access control for facilities and critical infrastructure, ensuring protective measures and coordination with authorities.
• Manages information security and classification programs, ensuring compliance and conducting inspections and reviews for effectiveness.
• Advises leadership on security incidents and threats, develops response strategies, and implements corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Supports leadership in setting priorities, managing resources, and promoting security awareness.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Applying relevant security regulations, policies, or guidelines to support program or organizational objectives. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Interpreting, evaluating, and applying security regulations, policies, and directives to develop, implement, or improve security programs that support organizational objectives; Resolving security issues, developing program enhancements, or ensuring successful execution of protective security requirements. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Conducting assessments, enforcing protocols, and/or reducing operational risks through measurable improvements; Supporting security operations and incident response activities such as assisting with coordination involving law enforcement and interagency partners, helping conduct investigations or inquiries, and assisting in the implementation of corrective actions to protect personnel, facilities, and sensitive assets; Evaluating security issues, assisting in the interpretation and application of policy, and/or developing recommendations that inform program activities and contribute to resource and organizational risk management considerations. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Administering a comprehensive institutional security program to protect employees, property, and information; Applying security guidelines, policies and regulations; Applying multi-disciplined security principles, concepts, and methodology. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Implementing and managing programs designed to prevent information, personnel, property, facilities or operations from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, sabotage or loss; Developing security policy guidance to ensure organizational requirements are achieved; Planning, coordinating, and executing multi-disciplinary security programs (physical, personnel, investigations, and operations); implementing risk-based mitigation strategies; and ensuring compliance with federal and agency security policies. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process. Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Education

For GS-9 and GS-11 Levels Only Basic Requirement: If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.