About the Position: Serves as a Command Security Specialist and Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) in U.S. Army The Research and Analysis Center (TRAC). Responsible for the development, planning, execution, customer service, management, and enforcement of a multi-discipline security program. May also perform duties related to Operation Security (OPSEC), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), and Physical Security (PHYSEC) as required.

Duties

Serves as the TRAC Security Specialist and Security subject matter expert (SME), responsible for authoritative information and service for the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program to TRAC and its subordinate centers. Serves as the Security Specialist for the Information Security (INFOSEC) program responsible for interpretating security regulations and directive from higher headquarters to advise and assist managers with classification issues. Manages the daily operations of the Special Security Office (SSO)/Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Serves as a technical source of information and assistance in support of the Emergency Management (EM) Operations Security (OPSEC), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), and Physical Security (PHYSEC) command programs. Coordinates, interprets, and reviews directives issued by higher authorities to ensure uniformity in the multi-discipline security program policies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certificate (SFPC) within their first two years of employment.
• May be required to work overtime/irregular schedules or extended hours due to exercises, national special security events, or during national security crises.
• May require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: 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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience implementing established security policies and procedures; determining proper security classification markings; AND providing oversight of the personnel security, information security and physical security programs and inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information SecurityPersonnel SecurityPhysical SecuritySecurity Program Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). *All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FN-W4AEAA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk