This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland .

Duties

Serves as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Security Operations Branch. Initiates security clearance actions for applicants for entry into employment and for employees for retention in employment with DISA. Determines the suitability of applicants and makes appropriate recommendations to Chief of Security. Processes initial and periodic updates for Background Investigations for civilians and military personnel being considered for employment with DISA. Provides advisory services to managers and field offices nation-wide regarding personnel security.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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.
• This is a designated drug testing position.
• This position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP). Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience interpreting regulations, and guidelines related to security, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and proper reporting of security incidents and screening personnel to determine security requirements. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Communication, Security Concepts, Principles and Practices, and Security Programs Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address DISA - MSO/WORKFORCE SVCS AND DEV 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]