Information Security Specialists (ISSs) ensure compliance with NGA's Information Security Protection Program to protect classified and sensitive information, and promote efficiency in the creation, classification, safeguarding, handling, use, and declassification of information. They develop, interpret, and implement information security and declassification policies and procedures, and develop se

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Counter Insider Threat Office (SII) secures NGA personnel, data, and capabilities through detection, deterrence, and mitigation of threats posted by trusted insiders. SII profiles world-class counter insider threat services to enable safe and secure mission execution.Investigators in the Investigations Division conduct counter insider threat investigations and other inquiries in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policy to foresee and mitigate insider threats to help secure GEOINT and the NGA personnel, systems, and information that delivers our National Security capability. Investigators operate under the guidance of the divisions Ops Officer, Team Leads, and Branch Chiefs. They are front-line professionals who, among other things, investigate Unauthorized Disclosures (UD) of classified information, Negligent Discharge of Classified Information (NDCI - e.g., data spill), Automated Information System (AIS) misuse, unauthorized media/device in NGA Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), unauthorized Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, and mishandling or improper handling of classified information. They employ various investigative techniques and use forensic software tools to execute their mission. They do research and analysis, thoroughly document the results of their cases, and produce written reports. They refer investigative findings to division managers, maintain liaison relationships with assigned customers, and accomplish other duties as assigned within the scope of the division's established mission. They conduct investigative coordination, information sharing, and liaison with other NGA components, IC partners, and other federal agencies on projects and matters of mutual interest.Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.Not Eligible for Incentive

Requirements

• Security Investigation

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Experience performing criminal investigations, security inquiries, or intelligence analysis supporting Federal, Local, or State agencies.2. Experience coordinating investigations, investigative reports, or other analytical products in coordination with the appropriate manual/directives and/or security policies.3. Demonstrated knowledge of cyber and/or insider threats, foreign intelligence entities and terrorist organizations.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in applying security concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze and resolve problems, develop guidance, and advise customers, or experience in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience applying security concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze and resolve problems, develop guidance, and advise customers, or experience in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Investigative credentials or equivalent; or advanced analytic or investigative training and/or experience2. Six years or more of law enforcement, security, or advanced analytic or investigative training and/or experience3. Computer forensics certification from an accredited entity4. Experience with investigative report writing and editing 5. Experience conducting cyber investigations and operations 6. Experience leading a team

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop: S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: Recruitment
• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: [email protected]