INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Responsible for development, publication, executing/enforcing and implementation of appropriate regulation, policy, and law related to INFOSEC.
• Develops and maintains a state-specific INFOSEC program, conducts annual INFOSEC program reviews, evaluates INFOSEC program implementation at sites and locations throughout the state.
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with national level ARNG G-2 as it pertains to INFOSEC.
• Develops and implements an effective information security education program throughout the State and provides initial, continuing, and refresher security education training to all site military, civilian, and contract employees.
• Ensure security violations, including suspected compromises or other threats to the safeguarding of classified information and the unauthorized disclosure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are reported and investigated IAW aforementioned regulation, policy, and law.
• Reviews, analyzes, and briefs the results of inquiries and investigations resulting from security violations to state ARNG, as well as national level ARNG G-2.
• Advise and represent the TAG on matters related to the classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of national security information.
• Maintains, accounts for, and reports the status and compliance of all secure rooms and security containers under jurisdiction of the TAG.
• Develop emergency destruction plan for classified and CUI as well as safeguarding procedures for hostile areas or during natural disasters.
• Monitor clearance eligibility, access, and SF-312, "Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)", completion, and investigation status for site personnel using the security clearance verification system of record.
• Manages the INFOSEC Internal Controls Program.
• Compiles reporting data for submission to national level ARNG G-2, responsible for the completion of security data reports; receives, compiles, prepares, and submits annual reports IAW DoD and national level ARNG G-2 policy.
• Analyzes weaknesses identified during INFOSEC program reviews, and Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau assessments of systemic security problems in order to modify and apply recommended solutions.
• Monitors contractor compliance with all DoD and DA regulatory security requirements. Report security violations involving cleared contractors to national level ARNG G-2 and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DSCA).
• Serves as the Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) for the State ARNG.
• Responsible for development, publication, executing/enforcing, and implementation of appropriate regulation, policy, and law related to foreign disclosure. Maintains the delegation of disclosure letter (DDL) for all state partners.
• Requests and authorizes ARNG foreign visit requests for the state.
• Reviews and makes determinations for the release of government information to foreign government representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned., * For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Potential for Incentive Pay.
• Attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
• Obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of hire.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

• Experience collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 9/11: Have at least 1 year experience at the GS-0080-07 or GS-0080-09? (Must submit SF 50 to verify claim) OR Must have the following experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled:

• Comprehensive knowledge of information security and foreign disclosure processes, procedures, regulations, law, policies, and practices to review independently, analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems.
• Thorough understanding of the National Disclosure Policy and its implementing DOD, Army, and Army National Guard directives to apply Disclosure Guidelines, Delegation of Disclosure Letters and the Military Criteria Technology List to all release decisions.
• Proficient in the use of information automated systems that are such as the Foreign Visits System and the Security Policy Automation Network systems.
• Knowledge of regulation/policy interpretations from higher headquarters concerning security programs and their interrelationships to resolve conflicting guidance and to develop state policy and guidance.
• In depth knowledge of technical methods, principles, and practices of information and foreign disclosure functional areas as well as technical knowledge of personnel security, industrial security, and automation security to provide counter-intelligence products, plans, and services.
• Ability to express thoughts and develop ideas to logical sequence and to convey ideas verbally and inwriting on study findings and recommendations.

Selecting supervisor will determine the hiring grade based on current skills

OR EDUCATION, see below.

Education

Substitution for specialized experience GS 9:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Substitution for specialized experience GS 11:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at . All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.