Security Specialist Jobs

Mission Assurance Program Manager

Serve as the agency Mission Assurance (MA) Program Manager and senior security authority responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing MA activities required to meet Mission Assurance responsibilities.

Lead execution of the Mission Assurance construct to identify, assess, manage, and monitor security-related risks to missions, systems, and assets supporting statutory and strategic requirements.

Develop, manage, and evaluate Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection policies, plans, and operational programs to protect Agency personnel, facilities, and resources from criminal, dissident, and terrorist threats.

Advise senior leadership on emerging security technologies, threat trends, and advanced protection techniques.

Provide guidance to the designated Senior Executive Service, General Officer, or Flag Officer serving as the Principal Mission Assurance lead on applying and aligning Mission Assurance structures, activities, and principles throughout the Agency.

Ensure Mission Assurance related intelligence requirements are incorporated into Agency plans.

Supervise security and support personnel and contractors.

Identifies training needs and ensures employees receive required development.

Resolves grievances and maintains effective communication.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position is required to be screened for and obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician.

This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

This position is designated "Mission Essential".

This position is subject to TDY or business travel requirements to various locations. This may require travel via privately owned vehicles, commercial transport platforms, and/or military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.

This position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk and the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Level with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.

This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes formulating comprehensive threat mitigation programs to ensure continuous enterprise operations; AND managing organization-wide physical security protocols to safeguard critical institutional assets; AND directing multidisciplinary security teams to execute strategic performance objectives; AND advising executive leadership to recommend global risk frameworks.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.