This position is located in the National Science Foundation Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), Security Management and Integrity Branch, Personnel Security Section. This position serves as the principal personnel security technical lead to the National Science Foundation with the responsibility of determining the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and nonsensitive positions.

Duties

As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-14 MP, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the principal personnel security technical lead to the National Science Foundation. Provide authoritative information and assistance to NSF management officials by advising on personnel security policies and related matters and on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions. Lead and evaluate personnel security related issuances of the office of Personnel Management (OPM). Recommend NSF reissue policy based on major conflicts in program objectives which would affect all of NSF. Evaluate the sensitivity levels for all positions and establish the criteria for determining the sensitivity of the position. Analyze beneficial suggestions, and reports of administrative inquiry pertaining to personnel security and evaluate them considering NSF policies and requirements for the effective administration of the NSF personnel security program. Supervises Personnel Security Specialists and oversees the work of contractor support staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level overseeing and managing the operational activities of an agency's security program initiatives as it relates to personnel security. Examples of specialized experience include managing personnel security and suitability policies; issuing background investigation requirements; providing authoritative input on adverse suitability and security determinations; evaluating the sensitivity level of positions; managing the security clearance and suitability/fitness process; conducting national security and suitability adjudicative reviews; and representing an organization in personnel security matters. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]