Security Specialist DA-0080-03/04

Position Duties/Responsibilities

The incumbent provides security and administrative support to direct funded programs with unique security requirements.  Interprets sponsor’s unique classified technical needs and applies risk management and implementation of relevant security measures to ensure national security.  Implements unique security requirements related to information security, physical security, personnel security, industrial security, operations security, communications security, monitoring and inspections while assisting the program to meet its mission.  
As a Security Specialist DA-0080-03; with guidance the incumbent is responsible for providing program protection in the interest of national security.  The incumbent provides support in the areas of personnel, industrial, physical and Information security.  The incumbent with guidance will prepare, review and evaluate program and security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in accordance with program requirements.  The incumbent operates as an effective team member within the Navy/DoD structure, and is able to understand and apply ethical standards in relationships.  

INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC):  Implements policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent the loss and/or compromise of classified information or material. Provides guidance and advises staff on matters pertaining to the proper safeguarding, handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI) and sensitive material, as well as security classification, declassification, and marking principles.
PHYSICAL SECURITY (PHYSEC):  Serves as the primary point of contact for ensuring all Department, Program, or Competency Vaults, Secure Rooms, Controlled Access Areas (CAAs), and Restricted Access Areas (RAAs) are certified and properly managed.  Ensures Department, Program, or Competency facility and controlled area access is managed by the need-to-know principle and all employees, contractors, patrons, and vendors who do not require routine access to facilities, controlled areas, and/or IT systems are escorted.  Ensures when individuals have access removed from facilities or systems, the appropriate individuals and entities are notified (i.e. Information Assurance, Facility/Lab Managers, Security, etc.).  
PERSONNEL SECURITY (PERSEC):  Serves as the primary point of contact for verifying clearances, access, and need to know for Department, Program, or Competency employees and visitors in the Defense Information Security System (DISS) or other Department of Defense official databases.  Provides security indoctrination training for all new employees or transfers into their Department, Program, or Competency to include derogatory information reporting and foreign travel reporting requirements. 
INDUSTRIAL SECURITY:  Serves as a point of contact for ensuring contract employee compliance with security requirements commensurate with the level and type of work being performed for the Department, Program, or Competency. 
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC):  Coordinates with Department, Program, or Competency Local Element (LE) managers to ensure all COMSEC equipment is properly handled, safeguarded, and stored in accordance with COMSEC regulatory requirements and policies. 
OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC):  Is responsible for implementing OPSEC policies and procedures for the Department, Program, or Competency.  
Must have knowledge/skill in the following:
Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5200.01 Vol 1-3
Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5200.48
Information Security (INFOSEC)
Personnel Security (PERSEC)    
Physical Security (PHYSEC)    
Communication Security (COMSEC)
Operations Security (OPSEC)                

Minimum Salary

$71,224

Maximum Salary

$134,317