Personnel Security Specialist

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the world leader in Geospatial Intelligence. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation. The extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals are vital to our success as the worldwide provider of GEOINT.

Know the World, Show the Way...from Seabed to Space!

Personnel Security Specialists review, analyze, and adjudicate personnel security information and conduct interviews to make security clearance determinations and to resolve questions concerning derogatory information. They advise organization officials on personnel security-related policies, procedures, programs, and investigative requirements. They also work with internal and external staff and stakeholders to identify and resolve personnel security-related issues (e.g., personnel conduct, and misuse of Government-furnished assets).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

A.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

-OR
- B. Combination of

Education and Experience:

A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in advising on personnel security policies, security investigative requirements, and procedures for adverse security determinations, analyzing personnel security information, or experience in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience.

Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.

-OR
- C.

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years of experience in advising on personnel security policies, security investigative requirements, and procedures for adverse security determinations, analyzing personnel security information, or experience in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

-AND
- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months.

As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.

• Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Polygraph & Drug Test
• Direct Deposit
• Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: performance conduct; needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal service

Military retiree applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional information if applicable.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to provide any education or degree information referenced in the announcement that is relevant.

If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education will be accepted.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment.…