Security Specialist

Summary This position is part of the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Mission Support Directorate, Security Division. As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for intelligence security oversight for the Department of Energy; ensuring a secure environment for intelligence information in support of DOE and other National Security programs and policies. Responsibilities This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a full performance GS-13, Security Specialist, you will: Assess proposed security orders, plans, and guidelines to determine their operational impact and identify requirements for protecting classified information and nuclear materials. Deliver expert technical advice and policy interpretations on physical, industrial, and information security to Headquarters, field offices, contractors, and external agencies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security conditions across Department facilities to identify protective vulnerabilities and consult on physical security strategies. Research information, personnel, and equipment systems to support threat assessments and protect Department assets from hostile or malevolent actions. Partner with the National Training Center and other departments to develop, interpret, and monitor Department-wide safeguards and security training programs. Provide policy input and coordinate efforts for field surveys, official inspections, site self-assessments, and facility evaluations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3: Experience reviewing, interpreting, and implementing complex security policies, directives, or standards (across physical, industrial, or information security disciplines) to protect sensitive facilities, classified information, proprietary data, or high-value physical assets. Experience leading or conducting security inspections, compliance surveys, or risk audits of facilities to detect security vulnerabilities, assess potential physical or operational threats, and recommend corrective action plans to leadership. Experience providing technical advice, policy interpretations, or regulatory guidance on security matters to diverse organizations, and assisting in the design, coordination, or delivery of security training programs or curriculum. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. Equal employment opportunity policy. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Veterans Information: Selective Service Registration: The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at View email address on click.appcast.io. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.