SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance - Ridgecrest, CA, United States - NAVAIR

Description

Position Description The incumbent provides security leadership and administrative support to direct funded programs with unique security requirements, which are more stringent than those security requirements normally applied to DoD in the interest of National Security
Interprets sponsor's unique classified technical needs and advises on risk management and implementation of relevant security measures to ensure national security
Understands and implements unique security requirements related to physical security, personnel security, industrial security, operations security, communications security, monitoring and inspections while driving the program to meet its mission
This work requires the incumbent to have a current Top Secret clearance with a closed investigation within five years
The incumbent must be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance for the duration of employment
As a Security Specialist DA ; the incumbent is responsible for managing program protection in the interest of national security
The incumbent is considered a subject matter expert in the areas of program protection planning; personnel, industrial, physical and Information Systems (IS) security
The incumbent independently prepares, reviews and evaluates program and security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in accordance with program requirements
The incumbent independently develops OPSEC plans and Information Systems/Computer policies and procedures
The incumbent will serve as a team leader, directing and training Security Specialists and others working in the areas of physical security, personnel security, industrial security, operations security, communications security, and monitoring and inspections
The incumbent ensures security and administrative procedures are adhered to, delegating and distributing tasks as necessary to ensure program success
The incumbent operates as an exemplary team member within the Navy/DoD structure and understands and applies ethical standards in relationships
INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC): Implements policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent the loss and/or compromise of classified information or material
Provides guidance and advises program leadership on matters pertaining to the proper safeguarding, handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI) and sensitive material, as well as security classification, declassification, and marking principles
PHYSICAL SECURITY (PHYSEC): Serves as the primary point of contact for ensuring all Department, Program, or Competency Vaults, Secure Rooms, Controlled Access Areas (CAAs), and Restricted Access Areas (RAAs) are certified and properly managed
Ensures Department, Program, or Competency facility and controlled area access is managed by the need-to-know principle and all employees, contractors, patrons, and vendors who do not require routine access to facilities, controlled areas, and/or IT systems are escorted
Ensures when individuals have access removed from facilities or systems, the appropriate individuals and entities are notified (i.e
Information Assurance, Facility/Lab Managers, Security, etc.)

PERSONNEL SECURITY (PERSEC):
Serves as the primary point of contact for verifying clearances, access, and need to know for Department, Program, or Competency employees and visitors in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or other Department of Defense official databases
The incumbent provides security indoctrination training for all new employees or transfers into their department, program, or competency to include derogatory information reporting and foreign travel reporting requirements
INDUSTRIAL SECURITY (INDUSEC): Serves as a point of contact for ensuring contract employee compliance with security requirements commensurate with the level and type of work being performed for the Department, Program, or Competency
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC): Coordinates with Department, Program, or Competency Local Element (LE) managers to ensure all COMSEC equipment is properly handled, safeguarded, and stored IAW COMSEC regulatory requirements and policies
OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC): Is responsible for implementing OPSEC policies and procedures for the Department, Program, or Competency
Must have knowledge/skill in the following: Joint Air Force, Army, Navy manuals (JAFAN) Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) Department of Defense Manual (DoDM Information Security (INFOSEC)Personnel Security (PERSEC)Physical Security Operations Security (OPSEC) National Industrial Security Program Manual Supplement NISPOM DoD M Experience Required 4-7 Years