SECURITY SPECIALIST

$73,572 - $114,634/Yr

Department Of Defense dd - Suffolk, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Suffolk, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Security Specialist position within the Department of Defense's Joint Staff J6 office is responsible for providing security and facility management support. The role involves analyzing security procedures, advising on security regulations, and coordinating security aspects of the organization's facilities program. The incumbent will also assist with program management and travel-related tasks, ensuring sensitive information and materials are protected from compromise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security Standard Operating Procedures and recommend protection systems and devices to ensure sensitive information, equipment, and materials are not compromised.
• Apply policy direction to specific operating requirements and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods.
• Assist the Director and Deputy Directors with resolving complex security issues.
• Provide advice and assist in updating security regulations, operation procedures, and security awareness literature.
• Serve as facilities coordinator, responsible for coordinating and implementing security aspects of the organization's facilities program.
• Coordinate with management officials and safety personnel to ensure proper industrial safeguards are in place.
• Serve as Assistant Organizational Defense Travel Administrator.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a combination of experience and education that totals 100%.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal security and facility management.
• Knowledge of government travel card processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make federal careers rewarding.