SECURITY SPECIALIST

This position is in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) under 10 USC 1599f and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It is a mission-critical role supporting the U.S. Cyber Command, classified as Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure, located at the Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs all security management functions for both SCI and non-SCI programs, including developing, implementing, and managing a multi-faceted security program.
• Directs and controls the planning, development, implementation, and administration of physical security measures, and conducts site inspections for compliance.
• Conducts studies to analyze program effectiveness and provides expert advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of security policies and procedures.
• Manages the personnel security program, including maintaining accountability of authorized access, managing the billet process, and performing continuous evaluation of personnel.
• Oversees investigations of security incidents, notifies leadership of findings, and recommends corrective actions to ensure compliance with established directives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This is a drug-tested position.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." The incumbent may be required to report to work or relocate within the United States during local/national emergencies.
• Open to current Department of War/Defense employees only. You must provide a recent non-award SF-50 showing current employment within the Department of War/Defense.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GG-13 level, your resume must describe at least one year of experience demonstrating the following competencies:

• Planning or performing security management functions for an organization.
• Implementing and administering physical security measures.
• Providing guidance on the application of security policies and procedures.
• Managing a personnel security program, including access and billet processes.

Candidates must detail how they meet the qualifying experience within their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must include:

• Job title
• Detailed duties
• Month and year start/end dates
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Volunteer experience, including work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, may be credited. There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional Information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service.
• If you are a current federal employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment and will not gain eligibility for non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.
• A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed one in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability is mission-dependent and subject to supervisory determination.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
• This position is a Defense Security Position (DSP) requiring certification under the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. The selected individual must obtain and maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of appointment.
• This position is Mission Essential; the employee may be subject to recall or call-back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Not open to retired federal employees seeking reemployment as annuitants due to dual compensation restrictions.
• Veterans' Preference will be applied to eligible candidates in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).