DCSA's is looking for a Personnel Security Specialist. The selected candidate will serve to perform a variety of assignments supporting DCSA's nationwide personnel security, suitability and investigations programs. You will assist and support customer agencies to assess their investigative needs while sharing best practices to resolve problems. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about new exciting opportunities with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), America's Gatekeeper!

Duties

As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:- Representing DCSA to the government-wide Suitability, Security and Credentialing (SSC) community. - Establishing and maintaining a working liaison relationship with management officials and their staffs responsible for the operation of department and agency SSC programs. - Providing on-going advice and assistance to departments and agencies for operating their personnel SSC programs in compliance with all applicable requirements, and for taking appropriate action in specific cases. - Initiating, monitoring, and editing support service agreements such as memoranda of understanding and special agency checks to meet specialized customer agency investigative needs. - Providing agencies with statistical profiles and reports from various systems to help agencies manage their SSC programs. - Providing assistance to agencies on information technology programs used for personnel security, such as the National Background Investigations Services (NBIS), Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS), the electronic questionnaire for investigations processing (e-QIP) or any subsequently implemented investigation systems, which marketing and DCSA products and services.

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): Not 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.
• Required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two (2) years of entry on duty.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ 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 03/08/2024 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 (GS/GG-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: Providing customer service. Writing communications, agreements or guidance. Interpreting investigations policy. Assisting customers implement or use investigations systems. Working with and reporting investigations metrics and data. Experience with PIPS procedures and processes. Utilizing customer-facing portion of automated systems (i.e. eQIP, PIPS, CVS, FTS, NBIS, or similar systems). Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. 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. 2. Interpersonal Skills: Develops and maintains effective working relationships, especially in difficult situations. Engages and inspires others. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different audiences/ situations/cultures. Actively solicits feedback. Exemplifies professionalism, tact and empathy. Builds trust and commitment. 3. 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 4. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. 5. 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]