As a Security Specialist with Marshall Space Flight Center, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Supports oversight of contractor security support services (e.g., loss prevention, physical security, uniformed patrols, emergency dispatch operations, security education/training, visitor control, mission essential infrastructure protection). Performs investigations and VIP protection details. Maintains liaison with federal/state law enforcement, counterintelligence, and anti-terrorism agencies/activities. Conducts analysis to identify any criminal or terrorism threats. Conducts facility security assessments and recommends, develops, implements, and maintains procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection. Develops design basis threat, and supports development of threat assessment, asset criticality/vulnerability assessments and exercises to assess risk to personnel and resources, and devises risk mitigation strategies. Serves as alternate Special Security Officer (SSO), Government Security Officer for Special Programs, Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO), Classified Material Control Officer (CMCO). Supports oversight and direction of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations and protection of classified facilities and materials. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain the following license/certification: Federal Arrest Authority and Special Agent.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the standards and training qualifications in strict compliance with 14 CFR, Chapter V, Part 1203b.103 Security Programs Arrest Authority, and Use of Force by NASA Security Force personnel.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain NASA Federal Law Enforcement Training Certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• If selected, you must be able to successfully complete a Law Enforcement Exam/Physical.
• This position requires the incumbent have the following License and/or Certification: Valid State Drivers License.
• This position may require a one-year trial period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Assisting senior specialists with conducting review for investigative requests in a security or law enforcement capacity; Assisting with physical security assessments of research or government facilities; Assisting with the operation and maintenance of systems related to physical security, industrial security, and personnel security. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Preparing criminal or administrative investigations in a security or law enforcement capacity; Evaluating facility or government facilities security assessments and makes recommendation to develop, implement, or maintain procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection; Working with senior specialists on the security solutions and providing technical guidance on information system security. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. To receive proper consideration, you must: Submit a copy of your license and certifications with your application.

Education

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Marshall Space Flight Center Marshall Space Flight Ctr Huntsville, AL 35811 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]