This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Real Estate, Logistics, and Operations Services (RLO), located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Administers, implements, and monitors procedures and controls to ensure background investigations (BI) are requested and conducted for employees or applicants is consistent with position risk designations and national interests; determines the adequacy and completeness of BIs; provides advice to personnel management specialists and program officials on the type of BI required for positions. Performs necessary data entry functions and inquiries relating to the Identity Management System, and OPM and/or Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) related systems and databases such as the electronic questionnaire for background investigations processing, the clearance verification system, and the personnel investigations processing system. Identifies and corrects irregularities and inadequacies noted in ISBS programs. Initiate BIs for new hires in accordance with position designation requirements established in OPM regulations and agency directives. Ensures all required information is provided and request missing information in established timelines. Reviews and adjudicates preemployment checks and background investigations to determine suitability/fitness eligibility and logical/physical access authorizations. Conducts personnel security interviews of applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information disclosed or developed as part of the preemployment check and suitability background investigation. Conduct technical and quality control reviews for BIs submitted, rejected, or discontinued or performed; Support all processing activities and processes as assigned to include, but not limited to fingerprint submissions and reviews, reciprocity requests, initial and re-investigative requests, developing and maintaining related reports pertaining to Background Investigation submissions, rejections, and adjudications. Provides authoritative guidance, information, and assistance on personnel security policies and procedures. Responsible for all aspects of the onboarding and lifecycle management (continuous vetting) process. Conducts research of personnel security information using DCSA's Clearance Verification System to verify an individual selected has a prior background investigation and/or security clearances. Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested and ensures the position sensitivity designation/record is included in the case file. Ensures that electronic fingerprints (SAC) are initiated and pre-employment clearance determination is made prior to entry on duty. Serves as e-QIP (Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing) and/or Electronic Application (eAPP) initiator, reviewer, and approver ensuring that all new applicants/appointees complete e-QIP/eAPP processing prior to entry on duty. Educates Individuals on the pre-clearance process and what will be expected of them; assists with the completion of the necessary paperwork. Reviews and ensures that all submitted paperwork meet acceptability criteria and takas appropriate action to resolve discrepancies or incomplete information. Maintains a personnel security tracking system/database in accordance with department requirements. Reviews derogatory and/or conflicting information from personnel security application documents and SAC reports. Seeks additional information/documentation from the individual to clarify questionable or discrepant Information. Analyzes totality of information obtained and makes recommendations. Provides preliminary finding of unsuitability e.g. with non-compliance issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet time in grade requirements.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Drug Screening Required: Yes
• Research Position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Minimum Qualifications: GS-09: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Initiating and reviewing background investigations in an electronic background investigation system; Collecting appropriate background information and processing follow-up actions on various security related matters; Maintaining and reviewing databases and reports on background investigations; and Assisting/supporting with the establishment or troubleshooting of security credentials or other identity verification tools. OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; or a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. GS-11: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing 3 of the 4 duties listed below: Providing recommendations regarding the hiring of applicants, retention of incumbents ,and termination of those determined unsuitable; Gathering and coordinating records of evidence in support of proposed personnel security and suitability actions and decisions; Providing guidance on personnel security regulations, directives, and policies or providing information and assistance to management; and Ensuring activity in issuing security credentials or other identity verification tools are compliant with rules and regulations. OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the position or a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing 3 of the 4 duties listed below: Providing recommendations regarding the hiring of applicants, retention of incumbents ,and termination of those determined unsuitable; Making determinations to grant, deny, revoke, suspend or restrict credential vetting determinations consistent with suitability issues; Ensuring activity in issuing credentials are compliant with rules and regulations; and Planning, coordinating, and/or providing guidance on personnel security regulations, directives, and policies. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. Time-in-Grade Requirement: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. INCENTIVES Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Program Support Center 7700 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20857 US
• Name: Acquisition Talent
• Email: [email protected]