You will serve as a Senior Security Specialist, overseeing the physical and administrative aspects of security programs, personnel security clearances, and the certification and inspection of facilities. You will provide technical expertise and advisory support for the Information and Personnel Security Program and will be responsible for the protection, use, and dissemination of all Special Access Program (SAP)/Controlled Access Program (CAP) classified material/data for the Agency.

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Designated as the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) for Special Access Program (SAP) operations under the NASA SAP Coordinating Official (SAPCO). Oversees security management and execution of security policies/requirements for NASA SAP programs. Works with Government Program Managers to develop, implement, and enforce security programs that protect all facets of SAP. Provides security subject matter expertise and nationwide oversight to ensure compliance with established policies/procedures. Provides nationwide oversight to SAP Security Officers (GSSO) and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) supporting NASA mission efforts. Conducts or verifies that NASA sponsored SAPFs are properly inspected for security compliance. Applies risk management principles to SAP security architectures and environments. These principles include Identifying, characterizing, and assessing threats and the vulnerability of critical assets to specific threats. Determines risks and identifies ways to mitigate risk. Assesses cost and resources to mitigate risk and prioritizes risk mitigation measures based on a strategy. Analyzes threat and/or Intelligence information and coordinates highly sensitive and specialized investigations. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Assisting with site security reviews to ensure facilities meet physical and technical security construction requirements that detect, deter, or neutralize threats involving espionage, sabotage, or terrorist activities; Assisting with developing site-specific security products, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Operation Security Plans, or Security Plans for Test; Analyzing policies, processes, or operations to provide recommendations for enhancements, improvements, or modifications that may improve security posture. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Performing facility security reviews and ensuring physical and technical security construction requirements that detect, deter, or neutralize threats involving espionage, sabotage, or terrorist activities have been met; Reviewing and approving site-specific security products, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Operation Security Plans, or Security Plans for Test; Identifying, resolving, or overseeing the resolution of security related issues to improve security posture. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Ames Research Center Moffett Blvd Mountain View, CA 94035 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]