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Job opening: Security Specialist

Salary: $139 395 - 181 216 per year
Published at: May 21 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Resource Management (RM) Office within the OUSD(C) Human Capital & Resources Management (HC&RM) Directorate. The Human Capital and Resource Management (HM&RM Directorate serves as the principal advisor for the organization's resources management, strategic human capital strategy, and administrative functions of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)).

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the Security Manager for OUSD(D). In this capacity, the incumber acts as the Primary Special Security Contact Officer (SSCO), NATO Control Officer, and Top Secret Control Officer and works under the general supervision of the Director, Resources Management, and the HC&RM Director; Utilizes guidance provided by DoD and OSD policy and directives, policies and controlled documents issued by the Secretary of Defense, executive orders, public laws, and other regulatory material pertaining to national policy in law enforcement, crime prevention, intelligence, foreign liaison, SCI, industrial, physical, and information security areas; Administers, evaluates, and improves a comprehensive OUSD(C) Security Program; Responsible for the formulation of basic policies, plans and objectives and broad operation procedures; Determines and recommends to the RM Director the types of security programs and procedures in OUSD(C). Security programs are inclusive of the following: loss prevention, physical security, industrial security, information security, personnel security, SCI and related billet management, establishment of SCIF and open Top Secret storage facilities, NATO and foreign liaison; Coordinates and conducts various briefings that includes annual security briefings, security briefings for new and departing employees and staff members, briefings on foreign travel as needed, and related topics needed to ensure employees and others understand all security related regulations and guidelines; Conducts security analyses to include assessment of personnel, physical and industrial security policies and procedures, annual security inspections, identifies corrections of deficiencies, and initiates and implements improvements in the OUSD(C) security program.

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 subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position requires a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) clearance
  • This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
  • The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
  • This position is eligible for telework.

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-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to . Experience demonstrating expert knowledge of industrial security, personnel security, physical security, information security, SCI programs, security classification management, foreign disclosure policy and procedures, communication security (equipment and procedures); Experience utilizing in-depth knowledge of DOD Directives and other broad, current policies and procedures; Experience developing security procedures, guidance and briefings with expertise in COOP planning, and participating in COOP exercises; Experience providing oversight and administration of NATO programs; Experience developing and implementing long range plans to enhance security position; Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. 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, education, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?1. You must provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, type of discharge as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.2. You should also document your complete military service information in the Veterans Preference and Military Service Section of the assessment questionnaire (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, disability claim and rank and date of retirement if retired). ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?1. Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

  • Address Office of the USD for Comptroller Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
  • Name: Washington HQ Services
  • Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Email: [email protected]

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