DCSA's Industrial Security Directorate is looking for Supervisory Security Specialist to represent DCSA as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on matters related to issues within the NISP and non-NISP functional areas under the purview of ISP; responsible for the advice and assistance provided by mission elements under his/her control to stakeholders involving all security disciplines with a focus on international security, SAP security, AA&E security, and sensitive activities

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: - Represents DCSA on matters within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and non-NISP functional areas under the purview of the International and Special Programs Division involving all security disciplines with a focus on international security, Special Access Program (SAP) security, Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) security, and sensitive activities. - Oversees, manages, and supervises mission elements representing DCSA in the international, SAP, AA&E, and sensitive activities security communities, such as meetings, conferences, and visits to other partner countries, Defense agencies and Industry. - Provides assistance/support to DCSA leadership on appropriate committees, working groups, or task forces established to formulate, coordinate, and/or issue Department level guidance for international, SAP, AA&E and sensitive activities security programs or to review, discuss, and recommend policies and procedures. - Represents International and Special Programs Division on various panels, boards and working groups to ensure DCSA interests are properly represented. - Assists DCSA leaders in coordinating changes having a major impact on the NISP and non-NISP mission areas with Defense components/agencies. - Conducts formal and informal discussions with personnel at all levels, including top officials representing industry, connected with or affected, by DCSA activities and programs. - Performs a leadership role in the development and implementation of directorate strategic goals and objectives.

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.
• 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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 12/11/2023 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 GS/GG-14 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: Expert knowledge of National Industrial Security Program (NISP) security methodologies within the Defense security enterprise. Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated experience across the Defense security enterprise in developing and/or applying policies, procedures and strategies governing or related to the NISP community. Knowledge of international; Special Access Programs (SAP); Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E); and sensitive activities security methodologies within the Defense security enterprise including the ability to integrate programs and services with a coherent and effective relative risk-based approach to prevailing realities, threats and opportunities. Expert knowledge of National level and/or Defense security programs, including organizations, existing regulatory guidance, operational procedures as well as private sector methods within the industrial base. Ability to work successfully with Federal officials (both civilian and military) at various levels and exhibit the leadership characteristics of persuasion, diplomacy, mature judgment, reliability, and ingenuity. Skill in planning, organizing, developing, directing and executing special projects and programs. These projects and programs may cut across organizational lines or materially impact the operational dimensions of one or more mission areas. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Accountability - Fosters and ensures an environment that administers all resources in a manner that instills public trust while accomplishing the mission. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and ensures sound management processes and procedures are in place, ensuring that national interests are well served. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. 2. Influencing/Negotiating - Establishes and maintains relationships with key individuals/groups; understands what motivates them. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information, find solutions, and accomplish goals. 3. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 4. Program Security - Employs an array of acquisition and contract security measures to sustain secrecy of highly sensitive USG programs and/or activities. Prevents unauthorized disclosure of national intelligence program information throughout the contract lifecycle. 5. 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.

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]