This position is located in the Red Team of Security Integration and Technology Directorate. The Red Team performs project management and full lifecycle systems engineering for major projects within the Agency that span electronic security systems; information technology; physical security; force protection; law enforcement mission applications; and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives technologies

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Responsible for testing and evaluation of existing and proposed security programs and systems, development of physical and electronic security programs, and monitoring of current technology trends in support of the Red Team Lead. Plans and coordinates testing activities to include preparing test plans and formal reports. Participates as a member of the Red Team Committee, a governance body comprised of PFPA leadership. Obtains approvals for all testing and project management activities, and follows all pertinent policies. Supports the Red Team Lead to maintain the PFPA Trusted Agent program to ensure that all exercises and tests are conducted in a safe manner. Prepares and briefs all reports and results of tests directly to the Red Team Lead and to the Executive Director, STD in the event of his/her absence. Uses DoD and PFPA resources, such as security and vulnerability assessments, threat reports, and current events, in cooperation with the Red Team activities and for the general of campaign and program plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is eligible for telework. The employee must meet all eligibility requirements prior to teleworking, including completion of required telework training, submission of all required paperwork, and obtaining appropriate approvals.
• This position may be required to work overtime, holidays, and weekends during peak workload periods
• This position is indexed as requiring the Security Fundamentals DoD Certification. The employee must obtain the required certification within two years of entering on duty in this position.
• Employees assigned to this position are designated as MISSION CRITICAL EMPLOYEES.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ 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) that demonstrates your experience in: 1) Applying knowledge of security operations to analyze data to identify vulnerabilities and threats and test components, systems and plans to ensure compliance with security policies and standards; 2) Applying security principles and procedures to determine user needs and requirements of system functions; and 3) Applying knowledge in managing projects to include scheduling, budgeting, and managing contractors. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Pentagon Force Protection Agency Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]