This position is located in Management Directorate, Office of Security and Integrity, Mission Assurance Division, Identity Credential and Access Mgmt Branch. As a Security Specialist, you will serve as a Special Security Officer responsible for safeguarding SCI from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure.

Duties

Serving as a Special Security Officer (SSO) with the USCIS Office of Security and Integrity. Serving as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure by ensuring only duly authorized and indoctrinated personnel access SCI. Investigating and analyzing a broad range of unusual SCI Security problems, questions, or conditions associated with handling, processing, storing, or discussing SCI or questions related to national SCI programs. Possessing knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives and DHS management directives to ensure compliance with and enforce DHS and Intelligence Community SCI policies and procedures. Performs as a Preliminary Inquiry Officer to investigate and resolve SCI Security incidents: Oversees SCIF Construction Security Requirements during SCIF construction projects; Performs briefings: Indoctrination Assists, Debriefing, Annual Refresher. Processing and conducting an inquiry of SCI security incidents; Participates in DHS Working Groups; Prepares for the DHS Security Compliance Review, bi-annually; Serves as agency representative/liaison with various stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/25/2024. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/25/2024. GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Managing and administering a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Developing policies and procedures concerning special security and SCIF construction and inspection. Representing an agency in Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) inter-agency working groups. Investigates SCI security incidents. Administering special security awareness training for a large organization. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 10/25/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 criteria 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 service.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]