Personnel Security Specialist

Summary Security programs are essential to the accomplishment of the mission and goals of United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs). EOUSA provides security program support for USAOs by supplying policy and procedural assistance for the implementation and conduct of all aspects of security programs in accordance with applicable statutes, Executive Orders and Departmental Orders, to ensure regulatory requirements and the unique needs of each office are met. Responsibilities Assists in developing data systems as necessary to respond to management information requirements. Ensures sensitive investigative data is handled in a secure and controlled manner to protect the interests of DOJ and safeguard the rights of the individual. Provides personnel security guidance and assistance to managerial and administrative personnel in EOUSA. Evaluates all investigations for compliance with regulatory requirements for scope, i.e., extent and components, as well as the adequacy and completeness of the material presented for purposes of evaluation. Conducts adjudicative assessments involving cases exhibiting more complicated or serious issues by evaluating information from a variety of sources and reports. Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. If selected, you may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period. Time‑in‑Grade: Federal employees must meet time‑in‑grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications GS‑09 : Must meet at least ONE of the following: Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level in federal service assisting with personnel security actions, processing background investigations or clearance documentation, verifying eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information, applying personnel security policies or procedures, and providing customer support on personnel security requirements. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); or two full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combination of Education and Experience: Graduated at the graduate level in excess of one full year combined with relevant experience. GS‑11 : Must meet at least ONE of the following: Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 level in federal service reviewing background investigations, determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information, interpreting and applying personnel security policies or regulations, resolving clearance‑related issues, and providing technical guidance. Education: One of the following: A Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree, or three full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LLM. Combination of Education and Experience: Graduated at the graduate level in excess of two full years combined with relevant experience. Benefits The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt under the law. See Reasonable Accommodation Statement Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. EEO Statement/Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor. More information can be found at Political Appointees Candidates who are or were within the last five years a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non‑Career SES employee in the Executive Branch must disclose this information. Failure to disclose may result in disciplinary action. Others Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal employees with selection priority under certain conditions. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) allows eligible veterans to apply under merit promotion announcements. Special employment considerations include persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 % or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers. Non‑competitive appointment authorities may be applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr