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Supervisory Security Specialist (Insider Threat)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$144–187K/yrPosted 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–187K/yr
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification

Job overview

The Supervisory Security Specialist leads the Insider Threat Branch within DISA’s Risk Management Directorate. The role oversees daily operations and program compliance, advises the Agency on insider threat matters, coordinates division projects, and works with Command and Department elements. It is a Cyber Excepted Service position at the GG-14 level, with a required Security Fundamentals Professional Certification to be obtained and/or maintained.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Insider Threat Program OversightRisk AssessmentsMitigation StrategiesInsider Threat Policy DevelopmentThreat Management GuidanceTeam DirectionProject AssignmentOperational Prioritization

Qualifications

One Year Qualifying ExperienceSecurity Fundamentals Professional Certification

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

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 Work Category Supervision/Management at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - Risk Management Directorate, Threat Mitigation Division, Insider Threat Branch (RE31).

Duties

  • Managing daily operations of the Insider Threat Branch by developing and overseeing the execution of plans to ensure program compliance.
  • Advising as the primary subject matter expert on all Agency insider threat matters to provide guidance on threat mitigation.
  • Coordinating with division leadership to plan long-term and short-range projects for the Threat Mitigation Division.
  • Providing interpretation, guidance, and advice to management officials to resolve insider threat operations issues.
  • Maintaining continuous contact and coordination with other Command and Department level elements to ensure cohesive insider threat program.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, 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: Overseeing an insider threat program, to include conducting risk assessments and coordinating mitigation strategies; Formulating insider threat policies, procedures, or guidelines to support organizational threat mitigation goals; Providing technical guidance and advice to management officials on threat management matters; Directing team efforts, assigning project work, or establishing operational priorities within a insider threat program environment. 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-14 grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Leadership Security Concepts, Principles and Practices Program/Project Management Communication You can preview the Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090002 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected] Other 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. This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position. Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3 year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. This position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification" and selectees will be required to meet the certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Upon appointment to this position selectees will have two years to meet the applicable SPeD certification requirements and will be required to sign a statement acknowledging the SFPC requirements and agreeing to permit the DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this position. 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. 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.

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