Supervisory Security Specialist
What you'd do
Law Enforcement's (LE) Security and Operations Management (SOM) provides leadership, direction, and support for all business management functions essential to executing the LE mission. SOM's responsibilities include human capital management, training, and resource management. SOM also serves as the Administration's Chief Security Officer (CSO) responsible for safeguarding TSA's workforce, facilities, and information; as well as providing critical resources to TSA personnel and partners.
Major duties
The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Security Specialist (Branch Manager, Special Security Office) within the Chief Security Office, Security and Operations Management, Law Enforcement. Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs a full range of supervisory and managerial duties, overseeing the activities and employees of the Section. Responsibilities include planning, communicating vision and objectives, setting priorities, managing budget and resources, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing staff, approving leave, and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Manages TSA-wide Special Security Office operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Ensures SSRs maintain control and protection of national security information, electronic data, media, and classified discussions, and that certified access control systems/procedures are maintained in accordance with ICD 705. Implements and oversees the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program, including personnel, information, physical, operations, and communications (COMSEC) security for the organization and subordinate levels at Headquarters and field locations. Conducts security surveys, reviews, and inspections of subordinate component information security programs. Certifies that extremely sensitive National Security Information is properly stored, discussed, packaged, and transported in accordance with DHS Administrative Security Program Instruction. Guarantees need-to-know principles are enforced per Executive Orders, directives, regulations, and statutes. Advises the CSO/DCSO and top TSA officials on significant issues, developments, and advances in protective technology and operational security. Plans, organizes, directs, and conducts SCI and related Security Education Training Programs to ensure security of official communications, information, materials, and documents throughout the unit. Responsible for short-term actions, analyses, and long-term planning projects, including development of project resources for the Office of Security. Reviews security trends to determine vulnerabilities; coordinates SCI oversight matters with other TSA offices and agencies; evaluates SCI and related security needs to support intelligence information systems and network architecture. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in state or local government or the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as a subject matter expert on SCIF and SCI operations, providing guidance to senior leadership on compliance with ICD 705, DHS Administrative Security Program Instruction, Executive Orders, and related regulations. Analyzing complex security issues, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies to protect classified and sensitive information. Designing and evaluating security education and training programs to promote awareness of national security policy, intelligence information sharing, and security management principles. Advising senior leadership on SSO functions, leveraging expert knowledge to enhance organizational security and ensure proper handling of classified information. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e., band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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