SECURITY SPECIALIST

Naval Intelligence ActivityNaval Air Station San Diego, Californiausajobspublished 09/22/2026
Must-have:Security

You will serve as a GG-12 Security Specialist responsible for providing the full spectrum of security guidance, services, and technical advice in a wide range of security functional areas. You will maintain the integrity and protection of highly sensitive information programs under the security cognizance of the Command/Special Security Officer (SSO) Navy. This position is located at NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY, Naval Station Complex, San Diego, California.

Major duties

  • You will provide support with managing, operating, and administering the execution, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security program regarding SCI Facility (SCIF) operations.
  • You will make decisions and initiate actions involving interpreting policy for the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Physical Security Program.
  • You will advise customers and leadership on security and disclosure concepts, principles, methodology, and practices, as it pertains to the Command and/or Department of Defense (DoD) elements.
  • You will analyze and identify security educational needs of the workforce and/or weaknesses in the program and provide recommended solutions.
  • You will assist in the coordination and execution of the Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Contracts Management Program providing validation of Navy SCI Contracts.
  • You will conduct on-site security assistance visits (SAV) for compliance with applicable security standards, regulations, and operating procedures and to ensure Department of Defense (DoD) equities are met.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector . Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as: Conduct on-site Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) inspections and train stakeholders on applicable SCIF directives and guidelines to ensure compliance; Manage Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) physical security requirements for an organization, assess personnel adherence to these requirements, and determine if corrective action is needed; Apply proficiency in multiple Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security disciplines to perform oversight reviews and audits of information security programs and identify deficiencies in security protocols; Analyze and apply comprehensive Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of classified and sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure Manage Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) equities and represent the organization to internal and external customers and stakeholders at varying levels. 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 Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

Education

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