About this role
Job SummaryThe OISSO serves as the primary point of contact and principal adviser to the DOJ on all matters concerning the management of information as a critical DOJ resource as it relates to the handling and protections of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), National Security Information (NSI), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
QualificationsTo qualify for the position of Information Security Specialist, at GS-0080-12/13, you must meet the specialized experience listed below. Specialized Experience For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as certifying and receiving National Security Information (NSI) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) visitors, clearances and/or accesses; preparing and approving courier authorization AND assisting with developing policies, procedures, or standards governing the protection of SCI. For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as creating and updating organizational security regulations, conducting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP) and National Security Information (NSI) briefings; or providing guidance on the Department's Classified National Security Information (NSI) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, managing receipt and distribution of SCI documents. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/04/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/04/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Major DutiesThe duties and responsibilities for an Information Security Specialist, GS-0080-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Provide advice to senior managers regarding procedural security issues involving the storage, handling, transmission and destruction of National Security Information (NSI) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), emergency preparedness, and original and derivative classification matters. * Develops and implements security awareness training. * Serve as a liaison with other agencies regarding NSI and SCI. * Provides advice and assistance on developing policies and procedures for the organization's liaison activities. * Advises and recommends innovative approaches for avoiding and/or resolving problems and reducing conflicts, regarding the NSI and SCI programs. * Plans, organizes, and coordinates NSI and SCI briefings and Information exchange opportunities. * Develops and implements security awareness training. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. Organizations may also add 'other duties as assigned' once you are hired, based on what is included and allowed by the position description.