This position is located in the Security and Facilities Management Section (SFMS) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO delivers the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, SFMS manages the Division's Security Program, Safety Program, Continuity of Operations Program, Insider Threat program, and space and facilities services.

Duties

As a Personnel Security Specialist, responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following: Making analytical decisions and determinations on whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied and advising the applicable office and/or manager accordingly. Advising on procedures to follow for adverse security determinations. Processing requirements for employee and contractor Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards. Maintaining open communication with the Department's Security Office regarding personnel security matters. Inputting and updating information into the required enterprise record systems related to personnel security. Developing policies, procedures, and methods for implementation and administration of the security program including local operational security measures to reduce internal/external threats to the Division's mission as required by applicable regulations. Leading comprehensive reviews and analysis of the Division's personnel security cases and investigation reports for compliance with existing Department and Division policies and procedures. Advising Executive Office leadership of security deficiencies that would affect the security posture of Division personnel. Reviewing draft Department of Justice directives and regulations, and developing supplements on security vetting procedures, personnel security, and Insider Threat. Planning and conducting special investigations for complex and extremely sensitive and critical national security issues requiring resolution or prosecution. Conducting administrative inquiry investigations to resolve sensitive allegations of misconduct, or incidents that impact the proper protection and safety of people, property, and/or information. Managing the security clearance adjudication program for the Division's contractors, expert consultants, and others. Ensuring employees having access to classified national security information, including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), have the necessary access authorizations, and that such authorizations are processed timely. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must reflect at least one full year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. This experience must be identified in your resume. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level include: reviewing requests for suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and nonsensitive positions; resolving difficult or complex, and conflicting information in clearance adjudication cases; developing guidance related to the security pre-employment process; adjudicating complex personnel security clearances; and providing management officials with summaries of new policies regarding security concepts, principles, and practices.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Antitrust Division 450 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Personnel Section
• Phone: 202-514-2469
• Email: [email protected]