About the Position: Serves as the Operational Security (OPSEC) Program Manager and Coordinator in the Protection Directorate, United States Army North (USANORTH). Position may be filled as a TERM appointment NTE 3 years, if the candidate is not a current permanent Army employee. TERM appointments may be extended up to a maximum of six years. This position CANNOT be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

Ensure Operations Security is fully incorporated into ARNORTH Headquarters and subordinate units and daily activities and operations. Review and evaluate collected intelligence products for threat potential in preparing reports for the command. Develop recommendations for corrective actions or measures. Develop Command Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans and prepare annual Command OPSEC report for approval and submission to Headquarters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Secret security clearance required.
• 25% TDY required.
• This position has been designated as Key and Mission Essential.
• One-year term trial period required.
• This position is not to exceed three years, may be extended up to six years, CANNOT be made permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Monitoring and implementing the Operational Security Training Program; 2) Maintaining official Operational Security files and records; 3) Executing corrections and improvements to the existing program as needed; AND 4) Representing the command at all senior level meetings, conferences, and working groups related to OPSEC. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--No substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Operations SupportOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Contacts

• Address SC-WJMH99 HQ US ARMY NORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk