Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing integrated security programs; interpreting and applying security policies and regulations; safeguarding classified information; administering personnel physical information industrial OPSEC and COMSEC requirements; advising senior leaders on security matters; coordinating with internal and external security organizations; and supervising security personnel.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Supervisory Security Specialist responsible for developing implementing managing and overseeing DSCA security programs across personnel physical information industrial Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) operations security (OPSEC) and communications security (COMSEC) disciplines.
• Coordinates collaborates negotiates and resolves DSCA security-related issues with government and private-sector stakeholders.
• Serves as a principal security subject-matter expert developing implementing and executing security policies procedures and standards to safeguard national defense information.
• Develops and oversees physical security measures to protect personnel facilities equipment materials and documents from unauthorized access espionage sabotage damage and theft.
• Uses security information systems to input retrieve manage and validate personnel and contractor security information including the Defense Information System for Security Access Management Systems Security Operations systems and Contracting Verification System.
• Provides senior DSCA leadership and staff with OPSEC policy guidance support and procedural direction for special access programs and programs involving highly sensitive compartmented national security information.
• Supervises eight civilian security specialists generally ranging from GS-11 through GS-13 levels and two Contractors; exercises full supervisory and personnel management responsibilities.

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
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is not telework eligible

Qualifications

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

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

• managing or overseeing integrated security programs; interpreting and applying security policies and regulations; safeguarding classified information; administering personnel physical information industrial OPSEC and COMSEC requirements; advising senior officials on security matters; coordinating with internal and external security organizations; and leading or supervising security personnel.

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

Must attain DoD SCW Certification (Basic/Foundational level within 1 year of entry) and continuous learning per NDAA 2024 10 USC 384 and SCW Certification Program 2.0. Proficiency Level 1 requires 1 year successful SC experience with appraisal rating 3. Complete 40 hours CUE every 2 years.

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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Re-employed 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.

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:

Manager