Security Specialist

Summary

See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position. Performs a wide range of duties related to insider threat and resiliency. Provides authoritative advice and guidance to senior management, leads complex projects and initiatives and independently resolves highly complex and sensitive security issues. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.

Duties

• Serves as a technical lead on projects and contributes to the development and implementation of agency-wide security programs and policies.
• Serves as a senior participant in the agency’s insider threat and resiliency program by monitoring, analyzing and reporting on potential insider threats; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Leads research and analysis of security incidents, threats and trends; prepares high-level reports, briefings and recommendations for senior management and agency leadership.
• Leads or participates in agency-wide workgroups, special projects and initiatives to improve security and resiliency programs.
• Develops and delivers advanced security awareness and training programs for employees and contractors, including topics such as physical security, personnel security and insider threat awareness.

Qualifications

To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-14 Security Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-13 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-13 or above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of developing, implementing or managing an organization/agency-wide insider threat program, plans and policies. If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate it. Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe. Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-13 (or other federal equivalent). Time in grade requirement applies to all applicants with federal status must be met by the closing date of this announcement. CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS)* Will be required to travel to agency delegated and non-delegated buildings. Will be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and/or according to rotational schedules. May be required to report to work or remain at workstation to perform critical services when building occupants are generally excused for all or part of a workday because of hazardous weather and other emergency situations. May be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions. You must have and maintain (or be able to obtain and maintain) one of the following certified counter insider threat professional certifications: CCITP-Fundamentals (CCITP-F) or CCITP-Analysis (CCITP-A). Certification is not mandatory at the time of your application; however, you must be certified within 1 year of assignment to retain this position.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement. Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in addition to) Specialized Experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

Only applicants who demonstrate eligibility will be evaluated. (1) Eligibility will be based on your claim under the ELIGIBILITY Section at the beginning of the online questionnaire, your responses to Assessment Question #1 (Federal Status) and Question #2 (Federal Performance Appraisal) and the documents submitted to support your claim. Be sure you claim the correct Eligibility and submit the appropriate supporting documents. Current federal employees must submit their most recent SF-50 and Performance Appraisal but also see other REQUIRED DOCUMENTS below. (2) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on responses to the online experience questions. Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047557 (3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on that score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the required Specialized Experience. Your resume must duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited. -- Knowledge of risk management principles (possible 20 points) -- Skill in applying project management principles (possible 20 points) -- Knowledge of advanced management practices (possible 20 points) -- Skill in communicating both orally and in writing (possible 20 points) Total Possible Points = 80 It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible. (4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the required Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review, (See PRIORIITY SELECTION below) Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience. PRIORITY SELECTION: Well-Qualified ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will receive the first consideration ONLY IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND Required Documents). Eligible veterans may apply under this Merit Promotion announcement, but preference points are not applied and veterans do not receive priority consideration. See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims. Other Information

WHO MAY APPLY (documents must be submitted to support your eligibility): (1) ICTAP/CTAP :Career Transition Guide) (2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure (3) Former Competitive Service -- resigned or retired with (a) permanent tenure (separation at any time) (b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR (c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time) (4) Current Excepted Service: (a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc) (b) agency with Interchange Agreement (c) Schedule A -- block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) -- must work in competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or agency with Interchange Agreement (d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status (5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status (6) Military Spouse -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses (7) VEOA -- see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans - veterans with non-qualifying federal status (i.e., certain Excepted Service or non-tenured positions) may apply under VEOA, but still must provide federal status documents (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50). VEOA / Military Spouse cannot be used to circumvent federal status requirements. Applicants will be considered on federal status first. Military status will be considered only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. OTHER NOTES: See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position and CONDITIONS that apply. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in this office. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). This is a critical sensitive position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted. Position is assigned to: Security and Resiliency Insider Threat and Resiliency