Security Specialist

You will serve as a Security Specialist within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.

• You will perform a variety of security duties dealing with industrial, personnel, and information security.
• You will perform personnel security duties to include verification of security clearances for contractor personnel and the certification of need to know for access to classified information.
• You will perform information security duties to include assisting the head of classification management with the control and maintenance of classified material records as required.
• You will perform industrial security duties to include clearance actions, contractor liaison, and classified contract review, preparation, and coordination.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to travel away from your duty location.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 50 pounds in weight.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.