Security Specialist, NH-0080-03

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Security and Safety

Job Summary

This position is within the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Center Support Division, Security Office (S-2).  RTC participates in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project, AcqDemo, among other features. AcqDemo replaces GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands.

The NH-03 band is equal to the GS-12 step 1 through GS-13 step 10. However, this position is subject to the NH-03, Senior Professional/Evaluator/Test/Analyst control point of the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Control Point Policy, $139,798 per year, includes locality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Security Specialist performing policy and guidance duties in support of various security programs for the command.
  • Manage programs such as Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Security, Physical Security, Antiterrorism, Foreign Disclosure, Industrial Security and Operations Security.
  • Serve as RTC COMSEC Account Manager (KOAM) and TEMPEST Officer.
  • Provide technical security guidance to Commanders, Directors, Supervisors, Security Specialists, and employees.
  • Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of security plans, inspection and survey reports for compliance with existing policies and procedures.
  • Operate the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system, which includes system operation of the Management Client Host (MGC), Advanced Key Processor (AKP), High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) device and other system components.
  • Assist in carrying out all actions associated with the receipt, handling, issuing, safeguarding, accounting and disposition of all COMSEC material assigned to a COMSEC account.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

VISIT THE OPM WEBSITE FOR THE QUALIFICATION STANDARD REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 

Specialized Experience

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

1) Measuring and analyzing a variety of unusual and complex security situations.
2) Managing COMSEC responsibilities effectively, ensuring strict compliance and secure operations across all levels of communication.
3) Implementing rigorous protocols for COMSEC that enhance security while maintaining operational efficiency.
4) Developing innovative solutions and strategies for the secure management and accountability of cryptographic materials.
5)Utilizing knowledge of antiterrorism, information, personnel, physical, industrial, and operations security program interrelationships to coordinate and support the commands strategic plan.
6) Implementing standards and resolving major problems and conflicts concerning security policy and program development.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

    Required Documents:
    Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply.
    If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package, and you will not be considered any further.
    1. Your resume:
    Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    2.  Other supporting documents:
    Cover letter, optional

    This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible. See:
    Transcripts and Licenses

    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
  • In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. 
  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Must complete the Local COMSEC Management Software course within 12 months of hiring.
  • Must complete the Standardize COMSEC Custodian Course within 12 months of hiring.
  • Must complete IT Level I training requirement (i.e., Security+, A+, etc) within 12 months of hiring.
  • This announcement uses the Business & Technical Management Career Path (NH) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.redstone.atec.mbx.rtc-recruiting@army.mil