DCSA's International and Special Programs Office is seeking a highly motivated individual with a well rounded security background in all aspects of security with a focus on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) programs. Incumbent is responsible for managing DCSA's international responsibilities regarding cleared U.S. Industry involvement with NATO on behalf of the Designated Security Authority. Come be a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Duties

As an INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Manage the agency's NATO program and as the subject matter expert, provide advice to agency senior leaders for all matters relating to NATO and international security programs. Support field security vulnerability assessments of foreign industrial security programs, participate in the oversight of cleared freight forwarders, oversee/conduct access briefings and debriefings, support NATO security program, process outgoing visit requests for cleared US industry employees, verify foreign Facility Security Clearances (FSC), and process requests for Limited Access Authorizations (LAA). Support field security vulnerability assessment of SAP contracts, process personnel access nominations and conduct revalidation's, administer initial and annual training for agency personnel, conduct access briefings and debriefings, and review contract security review reports; coordinate actions with field personnel and Program Security Officers.

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):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: 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 02/05/2024 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: Comprehensive knowledge of the security field and skill in applying this knowledge to the execution of international programs to include North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) requirements and Special Access Program (SAP) security measures in the federal government and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Compliance Inspection: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders. 2. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 3. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 4.Communications: Communicate (i.e., written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and/or other pertinent individuals.

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]