You will serve as a Security Specialist responsible for developing investigative security measures designed to safeguard personnel, prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and information against espionage, sabotage, damage, loss, or theft. You will assist in the review and development of new or proposed security policies, procedures, and guidelines for use by NASA employees and contractors. You will also serve as a Special Agent.

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. Serves as a security specialist performing duties associated with the Center's Physical Security Program assisting the Physical Security, Facility Security, Anti-Terrorism, and Critical Infrastructure Assurance programs as required. Prepares, revises, coordinates, implements, and advises on security strategic program development, planning, and policies across the Center. Advises and provides counsel to Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) employees regarding security policies, procedures, and directives of the agency. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff as necessary to eliminate problems or barriers to mission accomplishment. Serves as Task Monitor for multiple contracts and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with contract support staff. Provides Center physical security policy development and maintenance for physical protection of facilities, personnel, classified information and/or other sensitive materials/resources or processes. Serves as an armed NASA Special Agent with Federal Arrest Authority. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions 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 background 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 trial period.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain the following license/certification: Federal Arrest Authority.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the standard and training qualifications in strict compliance with 14 CFR, Chapter V, Part 1203b.103, Security Programs Arrest Authority, and Use of Force by NASA Security Force Personnel.

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-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Performing duties associated with a physical security program; Reviewing policy and procedures to assist in eliminating problems or barriers to mission accomplishment; and Assisting with physical security such as physical protection of facilities, personnel, classified information and/or other sensitive materials/resources. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Assisting with physical security policy development and maintenance; Reviewing policy, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff to assist in eliminating problems or barriers to mission accomplishment; and Providing physical security to facilities, personnel, classified information, and/or other sensitive materials/resources. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above 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

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Armstrong Flight Research Center 4800 Lilly Ave Edwards, CA 93523 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]