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PRINCIPAL ADVISOR - SPECIAL SECURITY

$186,207 a year
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Arlington Full-day Full-time

Description:

You will serve as the Principal Advisor, Special Security to the Chief of Naval Intelligence and Security (CNI&S) and the Director of Security on all matters pertaining to the security and protection of classified national security information.

Requirements:

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:
TQ#1: Demonstrate mastery of the DON's personnel security clearance framework as defined by DoD and Intelligence Community directives. Possess expert-level experience in managing the entire security clearance lifecycle. Expert knowledge of security clearance process, policy, governance, directives or something to that effect.
TQ#2: Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the administration and management of Special Security Programs. Must possess in-depth, hands-on knowledge of DON-specific policies and procedures governing the protection of highly sensitive and compartmented information.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/tabs/group-standards/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Feb 25, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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