Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

About the role

This position serves as NASA's principal authority and senior advisor on security programs supporting hypersonic research and development. Key responsibilities include leading security operations, developing policies, conducting threat assessments, and coordinating with interagency partners.

Responsibilities

• Leading security operations for classified aerospace or defense programs; managing security compliance for programs; and coordinating with interagency partners on national security matters.
• Developing, implementing, or evaluating security policies, procedures, or compliance programs in accordance with federal security requirements, such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and agency-specific policies.
• Applying security principles and risk management practices to hypersonic systems, advanced aerospace technologies, or other sensitive programs, such as assessing vulnerabilities and recommending measures to mitigate security risks.
• Leading security coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal agencies to enable secure collaboration on joint hypersonics programs, initiatives, and activities.
• Overseeing integration of physical, personnel, and information security for Hypersonics facilities/test environments, coordinating with Center Operations Directorates, Office of Chief Information Officer, and others for classified project operations.
• Directing development and delivery of specialized security training and awareness programs for civil servants and contractors to ensure physical and digital security compliance and safeguarding of classified and sensitive information and material.
• Leading or supporting investigations of security incidents, coordinating with NASA’s Office of Protective Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Chief Information Officer, and external partners.
• Representing NASA in interagency, national security, and classified forums providing security expertise and influencing policy and program decisions to advance aerospace technologies.

Requirements

This position requires U.S. citizenship, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. It is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. The position may require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

• Leading security operations for classified aerospace or defense programs; managing security compliance for programs; and/or coordinating with interagency partners on national security matters;
• Developing, implementing, or evaluating security policies, procedures, or compliance programs in accordance with federal security requirements, such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and agency-specific policies; and
• Applying security principles and risk management practices to hypersonic systems, advanced aerospace technologies, or other sensitive programs, such as assessing vulnerabilities and recommending measures to mitigate security risks.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $167,980 and $241,470 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.