Division of Personnel Security and Access Control (DPSAC) is responsible for managing and administering the NIH personnel suitability and security clearance program, verifying personal identity, processing and initiating security clearance requests, conducting background checks, making suitability determinations, authorizing and administering facility access, issuing ID badges for NIH personnel, administering security awareness programs.

Duties

If selected for this position as a Supervisory Personnel Security Spec GS-0080-13 your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides supervision, direction, and oversight to the subordinate staff in planning and administering the NIH personnel security program. Coordinates with Office of Human Resources (Employee Relations), the Office of General Counsel, and Departmental Personnel Security Representatives on projects to develop work plans for DPSAC's personnel security and suitability case processing operations and related matters. Develops data to support budget requests for ongoing operations, and project resource requirements for future year's budget formulation. Oversees and supervises all aspects of the background investigations pertaining to personnel security investigations to ensure investigations are processed in a consistent manner that follows all governing Federal laws and policies, as well as relevant DHHS and NIH regulations and procedures. Evaluates and advises on methods and procedures, required by law, for the protection of records, forms, files, and documentation associated with personnel suitability and security clearance processes. Researches and investigates new and improved business and management practices for application to the personnel security operations. Advises and collaborates with other divisions with regard to investigative reports concerning actionable information which could have personnel suitability and security implications relating to an employee, contractor/vendor or others requesting access to NIH. Develops policies, interpretations of regulations, and implementing guidelines for NIH concerning all aspects of the personnel security program. May participate in researching, reviewing, interpreting, evaluating, synthesizing, and integrating classified and unclassified intelligence data, and other sources of strategic information, plans, and/or products pertaining to counterintelligence, in order to participate in and contribute to large-scale all-source intelligence and counterintelligence analytic studies, projects, and written briefing products for HHS policymakers. Collects, compiles, and analyzes reports and disseminates intelligence information using various systems, procedures, and methods.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP Secret National Security Clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to the appointment.
• The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) review and analyze information from reports of investigations to make suitability eligibility determinations; 2) interpret regulations and develops policies for implementation in a personnel security program; 3) conduct analysis and program reviews to assess efficiencies and effectiveness of personnel security operations; and 4) and supervise and direct subordinate staff in carrying out work programs and activities. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12575767

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Lori Palmer
• Phone: 301-594-3598
• Email: [email protected]