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Summary You will serve as a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the INTELLIGENCE AND SPECIAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE (N2) COMSUBFOR. Responsibilities You will provide direct support to assigned Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) cleared members of Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Commander Submarine Group Two and all assigned submarines at Naval Station Norfolk. You will manage the command Special Security program governing the classification, transfer, transmission, dissemination and protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) materials. You will be responsible for ensuring all security requirements and administrative publications required for the operations of the COMSUBLANT Special Security Office are on hand, and that all changes and corrections are made in a timely manner. You will utilize and maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database of special clearances and accesses for COMSUBFOR, CSS-6/CSS-8 and subordinate commands and processing of SCI level visit requests. You will identify and justify requirements for additional SCI billets and personnel access. You will conduct personal interviews of individual requiring SCI access to determine applicant eligibility for access based on information developed during the interview. You will be responsible for maintaining the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database of approximately 1600 special clearances and accesses for COMSUBLANT and subordinate commands. You will manage local security programs designed for the receipt, handling and storage and protection of these sensitive intelligence programs. You will supervise programs for monthly validation/revalidation of building pass requirements. You will establish and maintain SCI files and is aware of file content to expedite retrieval. You will act as the physical security inspection officer and conduct annual SSO physical security inspections of commands afloat. You will serve as the single point of contact for physical security of the Special Activities programs within COMSUBLANT. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and mastery knowledge of the security programs and procedures pertaining to the handling and safeguarding of al Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) materials. Experience and mastery knowledge of the operations of the National Intelligence Community and its relationship with the SCI Programs within DOD. Experience and depth knowledge of military courtesy as it pertains to Flag/General Officers, senior staff operational and intelligence personnel, and security managers of senior and subordinate commands. Experience and mastery knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex SCI security problems. Experience and mastery knowledge of the Navy's Personnel, Physical and Information Security and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and requirements of Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative Security Manual DOD Directive 5105.21-M-1. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and requirements of Naval Activities Support Program Security Manual Rev IV. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and requirements of Physical Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education 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. During the application process you will have the ability 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. 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 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. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.