Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

As a Supervisory Security Specialist with the US Office of Personnel Management, Facilities, Security, and Emergency Management, Security Services Division, you will direct agency-wide physical, industrial, and information security programs; oversee the protection of personnel, facilities, and classified information; advise senior leadership on security matters; and supervise staff responsible for implementing security policies, operations, and risk mitigation activities.

Duties

Direct agency-wide physical, industrial, and information security programs to protect personnel, facilities, assets, and classified information across headquarters and field locations. Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of security policies, procedures, systems, and protective measures to address security risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Manage security operations involving access control systems, security guard services, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, and continuity facilities. Advise senior leadership on security risks, regulatory requirements, incidents, and recommended actions to strengthen agency security programs. Direct security assessments, compliance inspections, investigations, and insider threat detection and mitigation activities in coordination with internal and external partners. Plan and manage program budgets, staffing requirements, contracts, and resource allocations to support security operations and organizational priorities. Supervise subordinate supervisors and security personnel by establishing performance expectations, assigning work, evaluating performance, and implementing workforce management actions. Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing security program management and oversight that includes: Directing or managing physical, industrial, or information security programs involving the protection of personnel, facilities, assets, or classified information; Developing, implementing, or evaluating security policies, procedures, and protective measures to address identified risks and ensure compliance with applicable security requirements; Conducting or overseeing security assessments, inspections, or incident reviews and recommending corrective actions to address security vulnerabilities or compliance deficiencies; Advising organizational leadership on security program operations, identified risks, resource requirements, or recommendations for improving security measures; and Supervising or directing security personnel, including establishing work priorities, assigning responsibilities, evaluating performance, or managing staffing and resource requirements. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 15 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Other Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.