This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Inspection Division, Office of Security Programs, DEFENSIVE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE UNIT (ISTB). This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the expert in the multidisciplinary fields of counterintelligence, security, information assurance, workforce protection, and related subject matter areas as they pertain to counterintelligence threats. Providing support by identifying new and existing counterintelligence risks.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (INSIDER THREAT), your typical work assignments may include: Collecting and analyzing counterintelligence information for compliance with Federal and DOJ regulations and directives. Developing recommendations and processes to improve counterintelligence (CI) operational performance ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures. Advising security officers and managers on new developments and advances in security, such as new techniques and systems to mitigate counterintelligence threats. Assisting in the development of standard operating procedures, policies, and criteria for program performance. Evaluating general security incidents based on reports from insider threat, security, cybersecurity, human resources, law enforcement, and other sources.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) performing the following duties: 1) Assisting counterintelligence support activities to include briefings, debriefings, and writing of counterintelligence assessments; 2) Reviewing counterintelligence information for accuracy and relevance; 3) Identifying counterintelligence threats to personnel and information systems. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) performing the following duties: 1) Conducting counterintelligence support activities to include briefings, debriefings, and writing of counterintelligence assessments; 2) Analyzing counterintelligence information for accuracy and relevance; 3) Mitigating counterintelligence threats to personnel and information systems; 4) Analyzing counterintelligence vulnerabilities. Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCounterintelligence OperationsSecurity PolicySecurity Training Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]