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Security Specialist (Direct Hire) Jobs in Wallops Island, VA at NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Title: Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Location: Wallops Island, VA

Summary

A NASA Special Security Officer (SSO) acts as the principal authority for managing and overseeing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs. This role involves enforcing security policies, managing personnel security, and conducting vulnerability assessments to protect national security information.

Duties

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  • Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Provides support to Goddard Space Flight Center's Information Security program providing policy and classification guidance while supporting in the management of Information and Facilities.
  • Implements the Information Security Program for Goddard Space Flight Center, to include developing appropriate safeguards and policies, and ensuring that appropriate classified document control, storage, transmittal, and destruction procedures.
  • Supports Security Specialists on protective services to include security classification, providing decisions to technical program personnel. Coordinates with stakeholders on content, dissemination requirements of Security Classification Guides.
  • Provides guidance and support in the implementation of the GSFC Special Security Program to include safeguarding and ensuring classified document control, storage, transmittal, and destruction are within NASA requirements.
  • Coordinates with Management relative to issues, clearance determinations, and other activities. Ensures personnel are aware of security regulations and provides advice and guidance to program security goals.
  • Provides technical and administrative guidance in the implementation of multi-security discipline programs to include information, industrial, identity credential management, visit request and physical security.
  • Performs work concerned with physical security measures designed to safeguard employees, facilities, information and critical assets at federal facilities, leased spaces, or a campus environment.
  • Performs risk analyses for operations, facilities, and assets to assure they are adequately protected by security systems (access control, alarms, closed circuit television) and are appropriately implemented and maintained.

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Conditions of employment

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
  • Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have:

  • One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:
  • Assisting with the execution of information, industrial, or national security activities by following established policies and procedures;
  • Supporting security processes or classified contract activities by performing administrative or procedural tasks in accordance with established requirements;
  • Participating in physical security activities to help safeguard personnel, facilities, and equipment using established security measures.

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  • Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

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  • Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

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  • LL. B or J.D, if related

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  • Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-11, you must have:

  • One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
  • Applying established policies and procedures related to information, industrial, or national security programs;
  • Supporting the administration of classified contracts or security processes by ensuring compliance with established requirements;
  • Assisting in the implementation of physical security measures to help protect personnel, facilities, and equipment.

OR

  • Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

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  • Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field

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  • LL.M., if related

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  • Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

  • Providing guidance related to information/industrial security and national security;
  • Providing guidance on classified contracts for industrial security processes;
  • Assisting in the design and oversight of implementing physical security solutions to protect personnel, facilities and equipment.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

Basic Requirement:

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

  • Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
  • Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
  • Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here – https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here – https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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