SECURITY SPECIALIST (SCI)

Summary

This position manages a multi-faceted security program including physical, personnel, information, industrial, and IT security for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure, located in the DISA Security Management Division.

Duties

• Manages a multi-faceted security program including physical, personnel, information, industrial, and IT security for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Designs, develops, and manages security systems, alarms, and protective measures for the organization's SCI facilities and programs, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Conducts continuous inspections, evaluations, and vulnerability assessments of security measures, implementing corrective actions and countermeasures to mitigate risks.
• Provides security training and briefings for all personnel on SCI matters and conducts indoctrination and debriefing sessions for access to special programs.
• Manages the organization's SCI Personnel Security Program, including processing access requests, conducting screenings, and performing continuous evaluations of personnel.

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.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• Requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• This is a drug test designated position.
• This is a Mission Essential Position.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GG-12, 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.

Qualifying experience is defined as:

• Executing personnel security protocols (e.g., clearance processing and adjudication support); or
• Developing or managing a multi-faceted security program; or
• Enforcing physical security measures to protect facilities and assets; or
• Coordinating personnel security, physical security, and information security for a comprehensive program.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-12 grade level.

Additional 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.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions 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) and selectees will be required to meet the certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. The individual selected must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of appointment and will be required to sign a statement acknowledging the requirements.
• 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.
• Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.
• This position may require shift work.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005.