SECURITY SPECIALIST

Company: MSCCN
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Summary Click on 'Learn more about this agency' button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as security subject matter expert (SME) for Special Technical Operations I Special Access Program I. Responsibilities DUTY 1: Develops and plans the STO/SAP/SAR/SCI security program development by interpreting, analyzing and evaluating a wide range of DoD, IC, AF and mission partners security concepts, principles and practices at the collateral, Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP levels to resolve difficult and complex security problems and formulate a long-term, comprehensive security management program. DUTY 2: Administers the personnel security program for CJTF-SO by initiating and reviewing requests for personnel security investigations/processing. DUTY 3: Administers physical security management responsibilities for the CJTF-SO. DUTY 4: Administers the information security management responsibilities for CJTF-SO. DUTY 5: Implements industrial security program responsibilities. DUTY 6: Provides recommendations to the commander on risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation for SAPs. DUTY 7: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Security Administration Series 0080. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Comprehensive knowledge in defining requirements for developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying as needed a 'cradle to grave' security program, tailored to the particular security requirements associated with assigned SAP/SAR initiatives required in the JTF-SD. Mastery knowledge of and a high degree of skill in selecting/interpreting/applying regulations, policy and processes governing planning and management of multi-function security programs for NSDC whose operations are characterized by the need for regular use and control of SAP/SAR classified operations and materials. Expert knowledge of ICD and ICS Tech Specs 705 - Physical Security Program. Expert knowledge of interrelationships between SAP/SAR security program elements. NOTE: Your resume must support your response. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, STO/SAP/SAR/SCI information, industrial and personnel security concepts, policies, processes and best practices to include comprehensive knowledge of National and Agency security policies, processes, instructions, and guidance which implement U.S. Public Law, Presidential Policy Decisions, Office of Secretary of Defense Policy Decisions, DoD and AF Directives to include safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures coinciding with an operational test, research and development organization. 2. Extensive knowledge of major security specialization with demonstrated mastery of DoD and IC security programs, comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authority in assignments requiring the application of theories and developments to security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security methods, technology and procedures. Mastery of STO/SAP/SAR/SCI knowledge to facilitate recommendations which enable key decision-making and policy developing in complex assignments such as planning for significantly new or far-reaching security program that incorporate interagency concerns in existing security systems and programs requiring innovative solutions. 3. Knowledge of DoD, IC and AF operational concepts, security policies and procedures to apply these instructions and regulations to a Center undergoing organizational and technological change. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership clearly, succinctly, and with complete accuracy to include establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with managers and working-level team members, other security management and intelligence community personnel, including interpersonal effectiveness with executive management, peers, employees, visitors and contractors. 4. Knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM), NISPOM Supplement, Joint Army, Air Force, Navy (JAFAN) Manual 6/3, 6/4, and 6/9, and DoD Overprint to the NISPOM, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) to ensure compliance with all. Ability to accredit IC and SAP facilities based on the requirements of ICD 705 and JAFAN 6/9. 5. Ability to lead and conduct security investigations and fact-finding interviews to elicit information; and to analyze/evaluate others' investigative reports to resolve conflicting information in maintaining JTF-SD security standards. Ability to articulate, advocate and advance SAP/SAR capabilities of the JTF-SD and DoD/IC information protection programs affecting national and international space systems. 6. Skill in using Federal government and DoD security information systems and tools to obtain, input, cross-check and verify information pertinent to security management functions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a 'certification' memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017' suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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