Job opening: SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary: $87 758 - 114 082 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: May 03 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens
Duties
Plans, circulates and analyzes threat to security programs and serves as an Agency focal point and expert technical advisor on threats to Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security, Information Security and Operations Security and Insider Threat Program.
Analyze data from Information Systems to determine threats emanating from both the deliberative and the unintentional compromise of agency infrastructure.
Provides program oversight and administers policies, practices, and metrics that reflect the security posture of DFAS.
Interprets guidance and provides definitive technical advice and assistance to local security specialists and senior authorities regarding the establishment and implementation of comprehensive security programs.
Compiles insider threat information from all force protection sources; provides technical advice and assistance to local security specialists and senior authorities regarding comprehensive insider threat mitigation program/cell.
Collects program data and submits required reports; conduct routine reporting on insider threat program status including accomplishments, risks, goals and challenges; and conducts risk assessments to inform and shape the program focus.
Conducts security inspections and assessments to determine program compliance and effectiveness levels.
Conducts analysis to identify program issues and develops/implements remedial actions.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S Citizen or National
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
- Suitable for federal employment
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
- Obtain/Maintain Tier 1, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification", In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M.
- The incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two (2) years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules.
Qualifications
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized Experience Is Defined As:
Demonstrating analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards, training and methods related to at least three of the following force protection program types: Antiterrorism, Operations Security, Physical Security, Insider Threat, or Information Security.
Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
Background or Security Investigation:
This is a Special Sensitive position that requires a Secret Compartmented Information clearance (SS/SCI). Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected for this position are required to obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Contacts
- Address DFAS - ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
8899 E. 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46249
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]
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