DCSA's Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) is looking for a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist to ensure the effectiveness of the security clearance process. This role requires a change agent with the ability to lead a team of focused personnel security specialists in charge of the review, and evaluation of security questionnaires and reports of investigations. Be a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Duties

This position is with Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS), an office within the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Department of Defense (DoD). This position serves as a Branch Chief for Adjudication and Vetting Services to address the multidisciplinary fields of investigation, adjudication, security, information assurance, force protection, workplace violence, and related subject matter areas as they pertain to personnel security and Continuous Vetting. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operations. The incumbent is responsible for efforts associated with processing and tracking applications for industrial personnel security clearances (PCL), performs as the Cognizant Government Authority for management and oversight of PCLs under the National Industrial Security Program, and data collection, analysis and referral generation. - Supervision of a team of individuals up to and including GG-13s. - Establishing program objectives and work priorities and assessing progress toward established goals within the division. - Participating in conferences with key government and/or industry officials for the discussion of policy, procedural, and problem matters regarding PCL and CV administration and practices. - Technically and independently responsible for the substantive results of the varied clearance functions within the division. - Manages day to day PCL and CV operations to include data collection, case generation, case analysis and referral generation; referral tracking; and development, assessment and maintenance of required enterprise tools to meet mission requirements. - Makes assignments for detailed development of internal operating procedures and technical guidelines to assure quality control in case processing. - Communicates pertinent information to diverse audiences in a timely and proper manner, using an extensive network of contacts to identify issues, effective solutions and introduce recommendations for improvement and changes.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 06/24/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Leading a team of personnel to accomplish work priorities and objectives. Developing personnel and/or serve as a mentor, providing guidance and training on policy and processes that may have an immediate impact on the national security. Analyzing personnel security data to identify trends and advise the Division Chief on recommended actions. Providing briefings to government and industry officials on updates to policy and processes. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Personnel Security: Develops and/or establishes Security policies, procedures, or methodologies for core Security principles of personnel security or insider threat. Evaluates internal and external security policies and ensures consistency with regulatory requirements. 2. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. 3. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 4. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. 5. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]