SECURITY SPECIALIST, Fort Meade

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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the D0D Cyber Defense Command - HQ (DCDC). Responsibilities Serves as a technical advisor, developing and managing a multi-faceted security program that integrates personnel, physical, information, industrial, and IT security for SCI facilities. Manages the personnel security program for compartmented programs, including SCI access nominations, security investigations, continuous vetting, and foreign travel briefings. Manages and maintains security systems and alarms, directs vulnerability tests, and implements countermeasures to mitigate risks and protect SCI facilities and programs. Directs and administers all physical security measures, conducts site inspections for compliance, and provides recommendations to maintain a sound security posture for the command. Coordinates security for visits, protects information systems, reviews intelligence and incident reports to assess vulnerabilities, and manages industrial security measures for contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, 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. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as performing duties such as developing, implementing, or managing a multi-faceted security program. This could include administering personnel security, physical security, or industrial security policies and procedures for sensitive or compartmented information programs. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-12 grade level. Additional Information 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 requirements and supervisory determination Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. This position requires pre-employment and periodic counter-intelligence polygraph exams. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. 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), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. This position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP) and selectees will be required to meet the certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. Additional information about the SPeD Program can be found here. 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. Within six months of appointment must graduate from the Director of National Intelligence SSO course. Within six months of appointment must be able to obtain and maintain AT Level 2 Certification. PPP Application Based Preference eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here. For more information on veterans' preference, click here. For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.