As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for serving as the Special Security Officer and managing the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. You will develop and implement policies, plans, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting NASA assets from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss. You will manage and track special projects. You will serve as a NASA 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. Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting NASA assets from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss. Assist as a NASA Glenn Research Center Special Security Officer and help manage the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. Safeguard information and material whether it is in the direct custody of the Agency or in the hands of other governments, private businesses, educational institutions, or other persons or organizations. Assist with assessing reliability, loyalty, suitability, and trustworthiness of those with access to sensitive/classified information, resources, and material which could adversely affect national security, the public welfare, or efficiency of NASA. Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection. Assist with assessing the damage done to national security when information or material has been compromised or sabotaged. Foster relationships and support internal stakeholders at NASA Glenn Research Center. Assist with the management and tracking of all special projects within NASA Glenn Research Center Office of Protective Services. Assist with developing and providing security education to NASA Glenn Research employees through written and verbal briefings. Assist with developing security plans for NASA special events. Assist as a NASA Special Agent with protective details, investigations, emergency response, and event support. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion 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 probationary period.
• Position requires you to meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority and must meet the standard and training qualifications in strict compliance with 14 CFR, Chapter V, Part 1203b.103

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-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Providing physical security to facilities, personnel, classified information, and/or other sensitive materials/resources; Participating in public safety operations for the protection of people, data, and property for local, state, tribal, territorial, and/or Federal organizations; Assisting internal and external stakeholders through written and oral communications. 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 To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Assisting in the design of physical security solutions to protect personnel, facilities, and equipment; Assisting with public safety and security operations to local, state, tribal, territorial, and/or Federal organizations; Providing guidance on the operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities. 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

Basic Requirement:

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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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

Contacts

• Address Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]