Security Specialist

Summary About the Position: Serve as a Team Lead Security Specialist for the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3, Security Division, in support of the Chief of Security in the execution of multi-discipline security programs. Responsible for the execution of multiple Army programs, including Personnel Security, Information Security, Industrial Security, Operation Security, Physical Security, and Sensitive Compartmented Information. Responsibilities Coordinate program effort with other internal activities or with the activities of the different organizations. Direct work and monitors the performance of employees in accomplishing the assigned workload. Serve as the Information Security SME for HQDA DCS G-3/5/7 on the classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of national security information. Ensure that classification guides for classified plans, programs, and projects are adequately prepared, distributed, and maintained. Serve as G-3/5/7 Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCIF) security subject matter expert (SME) for evaluating and recommending solutions to resolve simple to complex security readiness problems. Provide expert advice and assistance at the program manager level concerning the functional elements of the SCI security program to support management, administration, financial, and other decisions. Conduct Staff Assistance Visits and Inspections to identify security compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Represent the Division Chief with outside organizations in all matters related to the OPSEC program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Managing the Information Security Program to include classification and declassification of national security information, security incidents, violations, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive and classified information; conducting security inspections to ensure compliance with security regulations and directives; managing security programs such as Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCIF) programs and/or Technical Countermeasures programs; and managing and leading security specialists through various complex security matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information Security Operations Security Physical Security Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security GS-13 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Security and Intelligence Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.