Program Protection Analyst
What you'd do
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Major duties
Applies expert judgment to interpret sensitive information, perform operational risk assessments, and recommend actions that shape organizational planning, program implementation, and long-range sustainment Plans, organizes, evaluates, and administers protective measures supporting sensitive activities across Department of War (DoW) and external partners. Participates in and leads efforts to assess program protection plans, identify critical program information (CPI), analyze vulnerabilities, and recommend innovative Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for program protection, interpreting policy and legal requirements, conducting comprehensive studies, and advising on impacts to operational
What you need to qualify
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a Program Protection Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience applying advanced judgment to analyze sensitive activities, interpret policy and intelligence information, conduct operational risk assessments, and develop recommendations that shape organizational planning, selection of protective measures, and long-range program sustainment. Experience evaluating program protection plans, identifying Critical Program Information (CPI) and associated vulnerabilities, developing and implementing novel countermeasures, and creating plans, procedures, or training to support program protection across multiple sites or missions. Experience serving as a SME in program protection, interpreting policy and legal requirements, analyzing threats and operational risks, conducting studies impacting operational plans, and developing innovative methods and techniques to safeguard organizational activities from adversary exploitation. 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. Physical Demands The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching and recurring lifting or moderately heavy items (50 pounds or less) when regularly supporting operations, personnel, and facilities. Work Environment The work is performed primarily in an office setting, however, regular and recurring work involving site visits, agency interactions, inspections, and mission support involve exposure to the following: moving parts, carts, or machines at construction or other work sites where equipment is being installed and/or removed. Inspection work requires hardhats, safety shoes, or similar protections when exposed to moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions such as wearing protective clothing or gear such as boots, goggles, gloves, boots/shoes or shields. The incumbent will be designated as Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. This position may require deployment in support of a contingency operation where such deployment may subject the incumbent to Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) jurisdiction. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone.
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