You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is located in the Washington, DC Commuting Area in the Office of Security, at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Duties

Perform information security functions including classification and declassification management, destruction, safeguarding, storage, transportation and transmission, and security incidents. Assist with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) by preparing, reviewing and making recommendations for DD Form 254s, and develop and recommend security policy, procedures and directives for program implementation. Assist with the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program administration to include validation of SCI access requirements, conduct SCI security briefings, obtain signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and properly safeguard SCI material. Conducts studies, surveys, inspections, and periodic reviews to measure compliance with existing policies and procedures and the adequacy of measures intended to reduce or minimize susceptibilities and vulnerabilities. Assists with the development and execution of USAIDs Security policies, guidelines, and procedures. Assists with briefings and meetings relative to security matters pertinent to the program areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Specialized Experience: GS-11: One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis at the next lower level for this position which includes: a) Worked with clients or customers to assess their needs, provided information or assistance, to resolve problems; b) Expressed information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; c) Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail; or d) Assisted with training programs in compliance with federal law, regulations, and agency or organizational policies. To qualify based on education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related 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, relevant to the duties of the position to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum requirements of the position. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. In the absence of selective and quality ranking factors, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement, therefore, transcripts are not required.

Contacts

• Address Office of Security 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]