SECURITY SPECIALIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Duties * Provide oversight for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs through the administration, execution, and enforcement of Agency and DoD policy. * Provide Special Access Programs (SAP) and SCI security oversight for geographically separated region in the areas of personnel security, information security and physical security. * Review and process Special Access Programs (SAP) nomination packages for completeness and submit program access request via the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE). * Review and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility accreditation documentation, to include all paperwork and related accreditation information for the facility. * Develop and apply innovative operations security techniques to unique agency security issues. * Review Fixed Facility Checklists and accompanying documentation from field units for completeness, accuracy and compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Security Requirements: Special Sensitive requiring incumbent to obtain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security access * Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. * Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. * Drug Testing Required Qualifications To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes: * Implementing and/or administering Special Access Program and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information security policies and procedures. * Maintaining facility accreditation documentation paperwork and related information. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information * This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf * Tour of Duty: Flexible * FLSA: Exempt * Bargaining Unit: No * If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. * Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. * Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion. * Financial Disclosure Required * The selected candidate shall obtain and maintain their SPeD Certifications through CDSE for Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), and Special Programs Security Credential (SPSC) within 3 years of onboarding with DCMA Special Programs. Failure to obtain those certifications can be grounds for termination. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: * Information Security
* Operations Security
* Physical Security
* Security Education, Training and Awareness Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED: 1. Your resume: * Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. * To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022 or 30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present). * Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include , viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder . In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade for Federal civilian positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete. 2. Veteran's Documents: * If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: * DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. * Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. 3. Current Federal Employees: * You must provide a SF-50 (most current Gen Adj or WGI actions are best), or other equivalent official Notification of Personnel Action (Note: Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) and Award SF-50's are NOT acceptable). Please review the link for ICTAP, ALL PPP ELIGIBILITIES AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: Supporting Document . If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12580863 . The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/28/2024 to receive consideration . * To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application . * Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. * After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete t

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