Serve as Senior Personnel Security Specialist, overseeing the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) personnel security efforts under the Supervisory Security Specialist. Manage adjudications, suitability determinations, access controls, and personnel security policy issues for employees and contractors. Lead contract management and system support for the agency's personnel security programs.

Duties

Major Duties & Responsibilities Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals, including both federal employees and contractors. Conducts the full scope of adjudication and determination processes, including the review and assessment of information for both content and veracity, as well as prepares supporting recommendations and summaries. Ensures documentation is complete and sufficient and makes final decisions on suitability and security eligibly. Determines if there are concerns that need further investigation or consideration based on federal guidance. Communicates in an organized manner, the issues and identifies mitigating or disqualifying factors to management for further action. Serves as liaison and coordinates all necessary interaction with applicable interagency partners on all matters related to security processing and case management. Coordinates interactions with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and other cognizant security agency regarding national security matters. Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors. Prepares letters to managers, other government offices, and Congressional offices providing explanations of actions taken on cases as necessary. Interprets regulations and/or provides general information on personnel suitability or personnel security matters. Reviews current federal guidance on personnel security and suitability matters and makes recommendations for the continued refinement and development of the Agency's personnel security policies. Works with appropriate internal partners to identify, develop, and implement policy or operational enhancements to improve the efficiency and timeliness of the Agency's personnel security programs without impacting overall security and accuracy of the program. Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites. Makes determinations or recommendations on all cases requiring a negative suitability determination or revocation of a national security clearance. Manages contracts and other budgetary issues related to specific assigned contracts or Interagency Agreements. Evaluates the authenticity and pertinence of information to the case under adjudication. Coordinates security clearance requests with staff members and other relevant partners to ensure proper information is obtained. Processes requests for passing of clearance information to other federal agencies. Evaluates official Position Descriptions (OF-8) to determine if position sensitivity levels have been properly designated in accordance with relevant policy and criteria. Ensures complete and accurate records are maintained for all cases. May conduct training and quality assurance reviews and implements policy and procedures relevant to the background investigation and security clearance areas of the FHFA Security Program. Assists with drafting and maintaining Personnel Security and Suitability policy and handbook. Incoordination with internal partners, drafts Standard Operating Procedures to process new hires, contractors, fingerprinting, adjudication, sponsoring and adjudicating HSPD-12 PIV card actions, and other relevant aspects of the Agency's personnel security policy. Coordinates and monitors matters relating to security clearances. Courteously and tactfully provides assistance, information, and status briefs to supervisors, managers, and patrons as needed. Reviews all new Executive Orders, Federal Regulations and OPM guidance to implement in the FHFA's Security Program to ensure compliance. Serves as the personnel security program subject matter expert. Incumbent is responsible for creating project and operating plans that are compliant with OFOM requirements, as well as managing scope, milestones, and deadlines for related projects. Provides training and guidance and explains federal regulations as needed to ensure timely submission and processing of security paperwork for new hires and contractors. Develops materials, including trainings and other job aids, to help stakeholders understand the personnel security process. Supports current and potential employees/contractors with issues related to the provision of documentation in federal personnel security systems. Works closely with management and designated personnel during audits to provide explanation for each unique situation discovered in an audit, provide explanation of the security process, and provide documentation for case review. Monitors database for background investigative data. Compiles statistical data and provide comprehensive reports and analyses as necessary based on requests from management.

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
• SF 50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive status. You will not be considered without this.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• FHFA participates in e-Verify. All New hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• Failure to obtain Level II COR certification within 18 months from the date of appointment may lead to termination, as obtaining and maintaining this certification is a Condition of Employment.
• This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report.

Qualifications

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Administering personnel security programs and operations. Processing and adjudicating suitability and security eligibility determinations. Preparing documentation on personnel security investigations and determinations. Administering resources for personnel security programs. Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-13 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-12 or higher in the Federal Service. Certification: This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Level II COR certification within 18 months of the date of appointment. Failure to obtain this certification may result in termination. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 US
• Name: Devin Hinkle
• Phone: (202) 649-3777
• Email: [email protected]