Personnel Security Vetting division (PSV) is looking for a Personnel Security Specialist to serve as a Foreign Screening Analyst with the ability to review and quality control risk assessments and ensure that they are ready for adjudication and personnel security actions. Consider DCSA, and be a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Duties

This position is located within the Personnel Security Vetting division (PSV), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Department of Defense (DoD). The Expedited Screening Center (ESC) implements a centralized process for the screening and vetting of covered individuals requiring access to DoD systems, facilities, personnel and information. DCSA, as a newly designated Defense Agency is undergoing a multi-year transformation that includes a significant expansion of predecessor Agencies' authorities and responsibilities. Mission accretion and associated growth in personnel and resources requires deliberate coordination and planning across operations and support activities to achieve effective outcomes while simultaneously establishing and integrating new activities, initiatives and projects. The new organization will be comprised of nearly 13,000 government and contractor personnel operating throughout the United States and overseas supporting stakeholders across the federal government. As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: The purpose of this position is to serve as a Foreign Screening Analysts within the Expedited Screening Center. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and analyzing potential international criminal activities, espionage, terrorism, or other insider threat indicators and making risk assessments in support of personnel security decisions. He/she is responsible for the review and quality control ESC risk assessments to ensure that they are relevant and ready for adjudication or other personnel security risk management actions. Identify, resolve, and refer potential foreign influence and preference concerns for covered individuals during background investigations, security clearance adjudications or fitness determinations.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• COVID19: See additional information.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/07/2023 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. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge and experience in the fields of personnel security, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, insider threat, counterintelligence, or counterterrorism and related subject matter areas. This includes knowledge of terminology, methodology, and information gathering techniques, and research and analytical techniques as applied to difficult and complex assignments in personnel security, law enforcement, and counterintelligence and/or a comprehensive knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. 2. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. 3. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders. 4. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]