This Personnel Security Specialist position is located in the Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), Security Management and Integrity Branch, Personnel Security Section. This position is responsible for determining individuals' suitability and security eligibility for entry and retention in sensitive and nonsensitive positions.

Duties

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Exercise staff responsibility for the development and administration of all NSF Personnel Security Programs and directives and prescribe personnel security specifications for NSF activities and resources. Evaluate personnel security related issuances of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Evaluate controversial or sensitive issues not covered in existing security directives (or precedents in existence) and implement acceptable solutions to unique situations. Evaluate the sensitivity determination for all levels of Agency positions, as described by management. Be responsible for the accuracy of the data entered into the system that is the sole repository for all NSF personnel security clearances. Analyze beneficial suggestions, report of administrative inquiry pertaining to personnel security, and evaluate them in light of NSF policies and requirements for effective administration of the NSF personnel security program. Provide information and assistance to the PSO (Personnel Security Officer) by advising on personnel security policies and related matters and on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions. Advise on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights. Represent NSF in personnel security matters.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level in the federal government overseeing and managing the operational activities of an agency's security program initiatives as it relates to personnel security. Examples of specialized experieince includes issuing background investigation requirements; 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. In addition to the specialized experience, applicants must meet the selective factors below to be found qualified. Please ensure that these experiences are identified in your resume. 1) Experience reviewing the duties of a position and the position description and/or the Position Description Record to determine if the appropriate risk designation and investigation has been designated. 2) Experience using the personnel security system Bridgesecure. 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]