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SECURITY SPECIALIST.

Naval Intelligence Activity
New London, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Duties

  • You will interpret policy guidance and appropriately apply it to complete tasks as assigned.
  • You will review requests for security clearances and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
  • You will develop and implement procedures for process improvement in the management of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) personnel security functions.
  • You will process Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) paperwork to include the E-QIP process.
  • You will analyze inspection results and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
  • You will maintain integrity and protection of highly sensitive information programs under the physical security cognizance of the SSO Navy Regional Offices.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • 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
  • You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
  • 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
  • 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.
  • This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
  • PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes (see additional information section).

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Conducting physical and technical security inspections.
  • Participating in policy reviews and maintaining personnel security databases.
  • Delivering high-quality products and services with commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Interpreting and applying technical rules, regulations, and instructions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

OR

Completion of two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree.

OR

Completion of a LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.

OR

You have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is designated as a Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) position with a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) requirement. The SFPC is a DON baseline certification for security workforce employees that support/execute security programs that focus predominantly on the protection of, or vetting the access to, sensitive and/or classified information.

The incumbent must obtain certification within 24 months of assuming the position. SPēD certification/s must be maintained and undergo renewal process every two years in accordance with SECNAVINST 5500.38. Failure to obtain and maintain this condition of employment could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment.

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.

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:

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. 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.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

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.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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