This position is located in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the Chief Administrative Services Officer (OCASO), Logistics and Security Management (LSM), Physical Security Branch (PHYSEC).The Security Specialist Administrator is responsible for all aspects of mission related strategies, plans, policies, procedures, associated contracts, and technical requirements. This includes functioning as the Insider Threat (InT) Program Manager and Information Security Manager.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
• You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Physical Security Specialist at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements:You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. Demonstrated acquisition planning experience from pre- to post-award including understanding acquisition strategy across a portfolio of security products and services Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures. Conducting detailed analyses of complex contract management functions and processes including examination of deviations from performance standards. Conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive acquisition programs. Evaluating operational activities, managing varying program areas, assessing productivity and identifying improvement in program effectiveness and opportunities. Experience managing all aspects of mission related strategies, plans, policies, procedures, associated contracts, and technical requirements for all areas of assigned responsibility for the Administrative Security Operation of a physical security program. Experience advising on new developments and advances in all program areas, planning, organizing, and directing research to develop long range studies and forecasts; evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for program and policy assessments of the physical security programs noted. Experience formulating strategies to support future operations, emergency response and contingency planning. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitute at this level.

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Dominique Hardy
• Phone: 202-326-3797
• Email: [email protected]