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Summary This Security Specialist position is located in the Security Office, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW). The division is responsible for implementing all functions for Information, Personnel, Physical, Anti-terrorism, and Force Protection disciplines. Responsibilities You will accomplish duties as Communications Security Specialist, Primary Communications Security (COMSEC), Account Manager (CAM), Primary Key Management Infrastructure, Operating Account Manager (KOAM), and Client Platform Administrator (CPA). You will apply comprehensive working knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) concepts, regulations, policies, and practices as well as specialized technical expertise to review, analyze, and resolve complex and sensitive security problems. You will demonstrate working knowledge of communications systems, encryption circuitry, cryptographic keying material, and their appropriate integration into secure operational environments. You will participate in the investigation and analysis of a broad range of atypical or sensitive COMSEC issues. You will formulate projects, studies, and plans designed to significantly alter or improve existing COMSEC systems. You will establish local criteria, procedures, and guidance for program areas where higher-level guidance is general, insufficiently detailed, or not fully applicable to the operational environment. You will develop, recommend, and implement long-range COMSEC strategies that impact organizational capabilities across multiple geographically dispersed locations and mission sets. You will utilize and manage secure and non-secure networks (e.g., SIPRNET, NIPRNET), information systems, and security software applications. You will demonstrate job related experience and apply specialized training and operational knowledge of Data Transfer Device (DTD) operations and associated cryptographic key management procedures. You will advise senior leadership on COMSEC implication of operational plans, technology integration, and resource decisions. You will coordinate with external agencies and partners to ensure interoperability and protection of shared information systems and resources. You will perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For this Security Specialist GS-0080-12 position, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes: (1) Applying comprehensive working knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) concepts, principles, laws, regulations, policies, and practices as well as specialized technical expertise to review, analyze, and resolve complex and sensitive security problems. (2) Utilizing extensive job experience and understanding of the highly specialized area of COMSEC, including administration of the Navy's Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) System and the Navy's COMSEC Material Control System or similar control system. (3) Demonstrating working knowledge of communications systems, encryption circuitry, cryptographic keying material, and their appropriate integration into secure operational environments. (4) Participating in investigating and analyzing a broad range of atypical or sensitive COMSEC issues. (5) Formulating projects, studies, and plans designed to significantly alter or improve existing COMSEC systems, and establishing local criteria, procedures, and guidance for program areas where higher-level guidance is general, insufficiently detailed, or not fully applicable to the operational environment. (6) Developing, recommending, and implementing long-range COMSEC strategies that impact organizational capabilities across multiple geographically dispersed locations and mission sets. (7) Using and managing secure and non-secure networks (e.g., SIPRNET, NIPRNET), information systems, and security software applications. (8) Demonstrating job related experience and possessing specialized training and operational knowledge of Data Transfer Device (DTD) operations and associated cryptographic key management procedures. (9) Advising senior leadership on COMSEC implication of operational plans, technology integration, and resource decisions. (10) Coordinating with external agencies and partners to ensure interoperability and protection of shared information systems and resources. 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 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 receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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.