Security Specialist

Summary About the Position: This position is with the AD Director of Staff Operations located in Falls Church, Virginia. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized. SUPERVISORY POSITION: 20% of your daily duties are supervising security and support personnel and contractors to include recruitment, selection, performance management, discipline, career development, and workforce planning. Responsibilities 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information 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 Reemployed Annuitant 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: