Security Specialist

This position is in the Management Support Office (MSO), Office of the Executive Director (OXD), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (USW(P&R)) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War for all matters relating to the readiness of the total force. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability with: 1) implementing core security program functions; 2) preparing guides, notices, and other correspondence to define and communicate security program policies and procedures; and 3) preparing analyses and reports of operational activities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the component's primary senior technical and operational advisor for Personnel and Industrial Security. Responsible for advising the P&R Security Manager/Officer; Director MSO; Executive Director; and other senior leaders on the proper integration and execution of these and related security programs. Responsible for providing expert guidance and consultation for several security disciplines, including, though not limited to, Personnel, Insider Threat, and Industrial Security for all assigned OUSW(P&R) personnel. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and planning guidance and enforces security policies, procedures, and methods for identifying and protecting information, material, and/or facilities from national security threats, including compromise, unauthorized disclosure, espionage, or sabotage. Serves as the Lead Personnel Security Specialist responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing component wide personnel security program. Implements personnel security program plans and manages the access and eligibility of all personnel throughout the organization. Provides staff management and oversight of the OUSW(P&R) personnel security program including security clearances, personnel reliability, and classified access programs. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Education Education cannot be substituted for experience.