Security Specialist (Personnel)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of Navy Medicine policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and other guidance governing suitability and fitness programs.
• Develop and conduct a Gap Analysis Report identifying deficiencies in current personnel security policies, subject to additional requirements of the Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) and provide recommendations for new policy’s structure and content.
• Design and manage database systems and tracking tools to monitor personnel background checks, recertifications, and reinvestigations.
• Create and deliver training materials, briefings, and communication products tailored to leadership, security personnel, and program stakeholders.
• Develop and provide monthly status report, summarizing gap analysis progress, policy development, database tracking tool, SOP development, and training materials.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security, Emergency Management, Public Policy, or related field.
• OR ten (10) years of progressively responsible emergency management experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of personnel security management, suitability and fitness, or relevant experience.
• Successful completion of OPM Fundamentals of Suitability for Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators within 60 days upon onboarding.
• Successful completion of the Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years or must enroll within 180 days of contract award.
• Possess an active, or be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Secret Clearance.
• Provide proof of citizenship using the I9 form and supporting documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA’s)

• Expert knowledge of OPM and DoD suitability adjudication, fitness standards, DoD childcare background check policies and industrial security policies.
• Ability to develop suitability and fitness policy and manage compliance programs.
• Indepth knowledge in drafting, reviewing and revising policies, SOPs, CONOPS and implementation plans.
• Ability to coordinate meeting minutes, action tracking, and partner engagement documentation.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time Off (PTO) / Sick Time
• Eleven (11) paid Federal Holidays
• 401k Matching Plan with immediate vesting
• 100% Employerpaid Vision and Dental benefits
• Affordable voluntary benefits include STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Care Plans.