LEAD PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary Who may apply: This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS Human Resources employees in the competitive service, current DFAS-Human Resources VRA employees, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Responsibilities Leads the work of a team responsible for the consistent and accurate application of personnel security and suitability regulations, policies, and internal procedures in support of the DFAS Personnel Security mission. Interprets/applies Executive Orders and regulations; Department of War, DFAS and Office of Personnel Management directives, policies, and instructions, providing definitive technical guidance on personnel security and suitability program operations. Determines completeness of personnel security investigations to assess security eligibility of an individual; investigates and researches complex or sensitive personnel security/suitability situations with significant impact to agency operations. Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings. Assigns and reviews work ensuring consistent application of personnel security/suitability regulations, policies and internal procedures. Assesses training needs and conducts in-service training for team. Duties as described reflect the full-performance, GS-12, level. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-11 will be developmental in nature. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 for GS-11consideration and GS-11 for GS-12 consideration) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-11 specialized experience is defined as applying personnel security regulations, policy, and procedures in the review and recommendation of security clearance adjudications or suitability determinations; analyzing information from multiple sources and databases in support of security and suitability recommendations; determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information; responding to questions and inquiries from customers regarding personnel security and suitability regulations, procedures and processes. GS-12 specialized experience is defined as advising management and customers and directly applying an operational knowledge of a wide variety of Federal, DOW and Agency personnel security and suitability regulations, policies, procedures and automated personnel security systems in the evaluation of complex personnel security and suitability cases; and coordinating investigations of individuals to determine eligibility to occupy specific positions and/or access sensitive or classified information or information technology systems. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. GS 12 and above: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information Moving expenses may be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a one year during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.? We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is Seldom. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. See NEXT STEPS for additional information. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification", this position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP). The individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Individuals who do not meet the applicable certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this position. Upon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign an agreement acknowledging the SFPC requirement as a condition of employment and agree to allow DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this DSP. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. 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