SECURITY SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
What you'd do
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in the development/implementation of policies, procedures and training for identifying and protecting info, personnel, facilities, operations or materials from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault or loss.
Major duties
DO-0080-02 Provides guidance and assistance interpreting classified information for JWAC personnel. Work is independently planned and carried out in accordance with proven techniques, methods, and practices. Demonstrates comprehensive administrative/ technical competence in assigned areas and effectively applies knowledge to a variety of complex and unusual situations and problems. Includes refinement of methods or development of new ones. Determines if a system is providing adequate protection; assesses the adequacy of inventory and management control systems of classified materials; monitors the manner in which sensitive material is handled/used; recommends appropriate corrective action; makes adjustments as needed. Evaluates, develops, implements, and maintains methods to enhance information, personnel, physical, industrial, and general security methods, and provides recommendations to upper management on difficult security issues. Establishes controls and suspense dates to ensure required administrative actions and responses are made within deadlines. Represents JWAC and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with higher headquarters and external organizations. Responsible for communicating impact of, gaining commitment for, and ensuring consideration of division initiatives, policies, and recommendations. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Prepares and presents reports and briefings on status of division initiatives and/or recommends action to key internal and/or external elements. Represents JWAC at meetings, conferences and trainings in order to keep abreast of issues impacting division; ensure project plans and objectives are on target; resolve technical conflicts; and serve on technical groups or committees.
What you need to qualify
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-01/ GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes interpreting policy originating from higher organization levels and implementing instructions, providing authoritative guidance to management officials and other security personnel; resolving issues involving conflicting security requirements from multiple nations; aid in responding to requests for physical, information, and personnel security guidance or assistance, identifying the nature of the issues involved and researching guidelines to identify the policies and procedures that apply to their solutions; independently use security principles, concepts, and methodologies to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult security problems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Teamwork and Leadership IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience: Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge and applied expertise of Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), Air Force, and federal policies governing Information, Personnel, Physical, Industrial, and AT/FP security across Collateral, SCI, and Special Access Program (SAP) levels to safeguard critical organizational assets. Ability to lead complex facility and personnel security operations, establishing a proactive culture of security by successfully bridging the gap between strict regulatory compliance and critical mission requirements to ensure uncompromised productivity. Ability to serve as the Technical Authority and principal advisor on multi-disciplinary security programs across all classification levels. Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate security policies, procedures, and training programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, operations, and materials from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, or loss. Demonstrate knowledge of security training concepts and practices to assist leadership in establishing and operating robust internal security programs as well as provide briefings to command personnel. Skill in analyzing and evaluating organizational security programs to ensure full alignment with mission requirements and to drive continuous program improvement. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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