PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (NUCLEAR)
What you'd do
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Major duties
As a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (NUCLEAR) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Analyzes nuclear weapons security risk factors and prepares recommendations for OSD on potential vulnerabilities to be tested and/or addressed. Prepare and brief senior leadership on physical security risks and recommendations for policy implications Oversee contractor support to force-on-force events, confirming task alignment with applicable contract requirements Serves as the technical and policy advisor to multiple DoD projects, programs, committees, and groups Consults with Service staffs, DoD , DOE as applicable, and other government agencies on all nuclear weapon security related matters.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: - Coordinating and implementing physical security operations, tactics, and procedures designed to protect highly sensitive national assets, critical infrastructure, or high-value materials. - Analyzing and assessing physical security policies and regulatory frameworks to identify operational gaps, evaluate risk factors, and draft recommendations for policy updates or system improvements. - Preparing and delivering structured technical briefings, analytical reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders regarding security posture, compliance, and strategic alignment. - Planning, coordinating, and executing operational security exercises or testing protocols to validate system effectiveness, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure readiness against defined threat scenarios. - Interpreting and applying complex security directives at an intermediate or headquarters level to align multi-site programs, draft standard operating procedures, and coordinate physical security initiatives across organizational boundaries. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) 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.
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