Summary You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST (SAP) in the INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT of UNDERSEA WARFIGHTING DEV CTR DET SAN DIEGO. Responsibilities You will advise on security issues pertaining to Special Security programs. You will ensure that all security publications are accurate, current, and available to UWDC operations in a timely manner. You will coordinate, conduct and track all security inspections; to include addressing and monitoring any deficiencies. You will maintain clearance eligibility for appropriate accesses, and monitor clearance re-certification dates for cleared personnel. You will properly maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database for all SAP-indoctrinated UWDC personnel. You will provide authoritative advice and guidance to the command regarding specific special security programs. You will review all classified incoming and outgoing documents to ensure correct classification, declassification and downgrading instructions and markings. You will maintain security controls and storage requirements for the protection of classified material. You will record all billet/access as well as Special Programs. You will monitor and maintain incoming Visit Requests as outlined in procedures set forth in Visitor Control Regulations. You will utilize a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze, and resole difficult to complex SCI/SAP security problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year 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 applying security procedures, implementing best practices, and monitoring the execution of security support for Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC). Experience developing clear and concise special security support policies for special security programs and procedures. Experience reviewing, analyzing and resolving difficult and complex SCI/SAP security problems involving conflicting requirements and agreements with other organizations. Experience implementing, interpreting, communicating, and providing policy guidance Experience coordinating and assisting in the enforcement of SCI security policies. Experience determining, recommending, denying, granting, and/or revoking security clearances and accesses to specific security programs. Experience determining eligibility for access to classified information and granting personnel security clearances/accesses in the presence of derogatory information. 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 There is no education substitution at this grade level. 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 an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. 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 Overtime or other premium pay may be required during workweek and/or weekends. 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.