SECURITY SPECIALIST

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment Major duties: Develops, coordinates, and executes NDU’s information security program, policies, plans, and procedures. Serves as the principal advisor on classification management, safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information. Plans and conducts security inspections, reviews, and investigations; analyzes deficiencies and incidents; and recommends corrective actions to reduce risk and ensure compliance. Manages SCI and collateral security requirements for meetings, conferences, systems, and facilities; coordinates access, accreditation, and security support with internal and external partners. Leads security education and awareness, advises senior leaders and staff, and coordinates the work of security personnel supporting NDU colleges, components, and mission partners. Qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience with developing or managing information security programs; interpreting security policy; conducting inspections or investigations; assessing risk; resolving complex security issues; and advising senior leaders on classified information protection. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.