Security Specialist - Alexandria, United States - US Department of Defense Education Activity

US Department of Defense Education Activity

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Alexandria, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and standards for the Personnel Security Program, Insider Threat Program, and Continuous Evaluation Program.
Interpret security directives and resolve complex or unique security issues.
Review investigative records to determine if employees or persons to be employed meet security standards and requirements for employment.
Recommend whether to grant, deny, reciprocate, revoke, suspend, or restrict security eligibility.
Manages and maintains all Personnel Security systems.
Develop and disseminate Personnel Security and Insider Threat education and training materials.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
One year trial or probationary period may be required.
This position requires a Tier 5 (T5) investigation.
Employment is contingent on the incumbent obtaining the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification within 2 years of accepting this position.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Personnel Security
Security Program Management
Security Tools and Methods
Written Communication

Additional information:

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.

A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

1.

Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2.

Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.

To receive selection priority, you must:
(1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.