Security Specialist

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

It is located in the Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).

• Plans and performs all security management functions for both SCI and non-SCI programs, including developing, implementing, and managing a multi-faceted security program.
• Directs and controls the planning, development, implementation, and administration of physical security measures, and conducts site inspections for compliance.
• Conducts studies to analyze program effectiveness and provides expert advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of security policies and procedures.
• Manages the personnel security program, including maintaining accountability of authorized access, managing the billet process, and performing continuous evaluation of personnel.
• Oversees investigations of security incidents, notifies leadership of findings, and recommends corrective actions to ensure compliance with established directives.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This is a drug tested position.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.

Please Note:

• This announcement is open to current Department of War/Defense employees only.
• You MUST provide a recent non-award SF-50 showing you are currently employed within the Department of War/Defense.
• You will rated ineligible if you do not provide the SF-50 showing that you are currently employed within the Department of War/Defense.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

To qualify at the GG-13 level, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

• Planning or performing security management functions for an organization.
• Implementing and administering physical security measures.
• Providing guidance on the application of security policies and procedures.
• Managing a personnel security program, including access and billet processes.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed:
Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2017 to April 2026); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what you should include in your federal resume at USAJOBS.

Volunteer

Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

** Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position. **

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission…