Supervisory Program Manager (Insider Threat Program)
What you'd do
Joining the Secret Service, Office of Professional Responsibility, will allow you to oversee the activities related to managing the Insider Threat Program. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
Major duties
The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Program Manager (Insider Threat Program) in the Office of Professional Responsibility. Typical work assignments include: Directing and monitoring the analysis, formulation, prioritization, funding, and development of requirements and systems, and applies applicable guidance and standards necessary to support the management operations of the Insider Threat Program. Developing long-and short-range planning efforts to include establishing program requirements, evaluation and metrics, and aligning requirements to agency mission. Performing the full range of supervisory functions by planning and directing work to be accomplished by subordinate supervisors based upon acquisition goals and objectives of the program. Advising stakeholders on Insider Threat Program implementation and execution of assigned programs and goals; identifying and promoting awareness of challenges associated with projects directed toward a specific program. Apply for this exciting opportunity to directly impact mission critical activities as it protects Agency assets and personnel against compromise, theft, espionage, sabotage, or harm by an insider.
What you need to qualify
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-15 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level performing duties such as: Managing insider threat or security programs by creating and/or improving policies, setting program goals, and measuring program results. Interpreting laws, executive orders, or agency policy related to security to insider threat programs to make recommendations to policies or risk management strategies. Supervising or managing a team of professional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, providing guidance and training, and making recommendations on hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions. Advising stakeholders on program requirements by explaining objectives, outlining key performance indicators and providing guidance of program goals. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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 critical 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 experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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