Information Security Specialist (Disclosure)

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for planning developing implementing and executing multiple security programs designed primarily to protect national security against multiple threats such as unauthorized disclosure of classified information to foreign governments unauthorized release of Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and espionage.

Duties

As a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (DISCLOSURE) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing coordinating monitoring and evaluating the status of the Component programs at all Joint Staff locations.
• Receiving analyzing and responding to all actions and requests for foreign disclosure sent to the Joint Staff.
• Coordinating with Foreign Disclosure Officers at Combatant Commands and Military Services to ensure consistency of policy application and development of improvements or enhancements to foreign disclosure practices and procedures.
• Providing expert advice to the Chairman Vice Chairman Directors Vice Directors and Joint Staff personnel regarding National Disclosure Policy requirements.
• Conducting special studies research and evaluations such as business case analysis cost/benefit analysis and risk
  analysis to improve policies and techniques in order to gain cost efficiencies and increased operational effectiveness of Joint Staff Foreign Disclosure and Foreign Visits.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• Applicant may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONAL telework eligible
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours including evenings weekends and holidays and will be compensated within the scope/guidelines of government civilian employment.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• Incumbent must perform occasional travel away from the normal duty station and must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft vessels and/or vehicles.
• A non-disclosure statement must be signed for access to Classified National Security Information and for access to Joint Staff OPSEC program information.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Leading policy development for foreign disclosure and foreign visits.
• Serving as the technical authority on the disclosure of classified military information to foreign governments and international organizations.
• Applying expert knowledge of federal laws Executive Orders Homeland Security Presidential Directives Intelligence Community Directives and DoD and other federal and military technical standards governing foreign disclosure programs and policy requirements to develop and provide policy guidance.

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). 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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.

Required Experience:

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