Security Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)), Office of the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, & Security) (DDI(CL&S)), Physical and Operations Security Directorate.

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Duties

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This Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601

If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.

If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.

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Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• The incumbent provides policy expertise to assist the Director, Physical and Operations Security in exercising responsibilities for policy and oversight regarding the Department of War (DoW) physical security program and other security related projects, with a particular focus on policy related to compartmented facilities Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs)).
• Serves as an authority and advisor on the formulation, development, and strategic oversight of policy governing compartmented facilities rather than on-the-ground implementation of policy.
• Analyzes, develops, and oversees policies and procedures that pertain to all aspects of compartmented facilities (SCIFs and SAPFs) within DoW.
• Identifies weaknesses or vulnerabilities and develops and coordinates new or revised security policies and procedures to correct deficiencies or accommodate new challenges.
• Provides assessments and recommendations concerning measures that should be taken to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Component implementations of DoW physical security policies, to include development and use of cost effective, interagency, industry, or other innovative approaches and resources.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
• Selectee might be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority.
• Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) on a pre-appointment and periodic basis. (If Applicable)
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government passport and be willing to travel internationally. -AND- This position may require occasional travel (See Additional Information).
• This position requires that the employee, as a condition of employment, have, or obtain within two years of appointment, and maintain current, the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) (See Additional Information)
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

The DCIPS occupational structure provides the foundation for managing the DCIPS pay structure. It consists of the following elements: mission categories, occupational groups, and work categories, work levels, pay band (for those DCIPS Components operating under the DCIPS pay banded structure using pay plan IA) and grades (for those DCIPS Components operating under the GG graded structure using pay plan GG), job titles, and competencies.

You may qualify at the GG-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by 1) Providing guidance on the strategic oversight and development of policy; 2) Analyzing policy and procedures, particularly those associated with security; 3) Formulating risk-informed policy recommendations; and 4) Creating policy mechanisms that prevent unnecessary security costs and avoid measures that unnecessarily hinder operations.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. It is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages . For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

Condition of Employment:

-The incumbent must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government passport and be willing to travel internationally. -AND- This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.

-This position requires that the employee, as a condition of employment, have, or obtain within two years of appointment, and maintain current, the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) of the Defense Security and Counterintelligence Agency.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.

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.

Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement .

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.

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