Personnel Security Specialist

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This position for yield The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland.

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• Initiates security clearance actions for applicants for entry into employment and for employees for retention in employment with DISA.
• Determines the suitability of applicants and makes appropriate recommendations to Chief of Security.
• Processes initial and periodic updates for Background Investigations for civilians and military personnel being considered for employment with DISA.
• When investigations are completed, ensures that all relevant information has been developed in accordance with requests and security regulations controlling the particular type of investigations.
• Aides the Chief, Security Operations Branch, in identifying and forecasting financial needs and problems for personnel security.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This national security position may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12‑31‑1959).
• Time after Competitive Appointment:
  Candidates must have served 3 months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement – see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS‑11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience at the GS‑12 level is defined as: Processing initial and periodic background investigations, evaluating security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive positions, and reviewing personnel security questionnaires.

Time‑in‑Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet this requirement. Applicant must haveetara served 52 weeks as a GS‑11 or higher grade in Federal Service.

You may qualify for consideration if you meet the time‑in‑grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS‑12 grade level.

• A one‑year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at DISA will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or .
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), .
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and have been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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