This position is located in Management Directorate, Office of Security and Integrity, Threat Managment Division, Threat Operations Branch. As a Security Specialist, you will anticipate, identify, evaluate, and address threats and risks to USCIS personnel, facilities, and assets.

Duties

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Implements and monitors several segments of the threat management program for USCIS to ensure efficient and effective security services and support to the agency. Plans, develops, executes, and manages foreign access management, general threat analysis, insider threat, and operations security activities as part of the threat management program. Serves as the subject matter expert in the coordination of agency efforts to detect, deter, and mitigate threats and risks. Assists management with planning, developing, and implementing the threat management program for the agency, developing short- and long-range plans, goals, objectives, and milestones. Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders (i.e., USCIS offices and programs) and external stakeholders (i.e., DHS HQ and components) to facilitate mutually satisfying solutions and further the program’s vision. Plans, conducts, or participates in special studies, task forces, and exceptional reviews, independently or in collaboration with team members, to provide expert advice to leadership as it relates to the threat management program. Develops and implements threat management-specific policies in accordance with DHS, USCIS, and Office of Security and Integrity policies and procedures, and ensures consistent application across USCIS.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02/03/2025. 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 02/03/2025. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 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: Recommending appropriate action to correct vulnerabilities and risks to a large organization. Assisting in the development of written directives and standard operating procedures for security programs. Advising leaders of security programs on the effectiveness of the threat management program. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 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: Coordinating with multiple internal and external units on security issues Drafting analytical reports and makes recommendations to mitigate risk based on large amounts of security data. Responding to security issues that involve highly sensitive and classified information. 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 02/03/2025. 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 these grade levels.

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: HROCStaffingHelpDesk@uscis.dhs.gov