Supervisory Security Specialist Jobs

Job TitleResponsible for the development, implementation, administration, evaluation, and oversight of the U.S. Army Geospatial Center Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Program.Evaluate program effectiveness, identify security deficiencies and vulnerabilities, develop or direct corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable security requirements.Represent U.S. Army Geospatial Center on SCI security matters requiring coordination across organizational or agency boundaries.Provide program-level oversight and authoritative guidance for SCI-related Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security(OPSEC), Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Systems Security, and Industrial Security requirements.Location: Alexandria, VASalary: $121,785 - $158,322 per yearWork Schedule: Full-timeTravel Required: 25% or less - Temporary Duty (TDY) travel may be required up to 25% of time.Appointment Type: Term - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI PolygraphUnion Status: Represented by a unionDrug Test: YesSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.Background check type: National securityFinancial disclosure required: NoAnnouncement number: SDST-26-13083938-DCIPSControl number: 889268000This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Duties:Responsible for the development, implementation, administration, evaluation, and oversight of the U.S. Army Geospatial Center Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Program.Evaluate program effectiveness, identify security deficiencies and vulnerabilities, develop or direct corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable security requirements.Represent U.S. Army Geospatial Center on SCI security matters requiring coordination across organizational or agency boundaries.Provide program-level oversight and authoritative guidance for SCI-related Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security(OPSEC), Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Systems Security, and Industrial Security requirements.Requirements:Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).TDY required at 25% or less of the time.The duties of this position may require the incumbent to work evenings, nights, holidays, and/or weekends to include modification in shifts and/or tour of duty.This position is designated mission essential.Qualifications:Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.10-Point Other Veterans' Rating5-Point Veterans' PreferenceDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Prior Federal Service EmployeePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleUnited States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS PositionSpecialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Managing Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations, accreditation, and compliance; Overseeing SCI personnel access, classified information safeguarding, and security incident investigations; Identifying security vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions; and Developing security policies and procedures, providing technical security guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS/GG-12).Additional information:This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.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.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.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.This is a(n) Intelligence (General) Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.Salary includes applicable locality pay.This position is obligatedPayment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.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.Benefits:A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How you will be evaluated:You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Resilience.The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.