U.S. Department of Defense

PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST


Pay$53105.00 - $84441.00 / year
LocationHanover/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 749729100
      DCSA's Vetting Risk Operations seeks a Personnel Security Specialist that will maintain a secure environment, prevent unauthorized access, and mitigate potential risks. Utilize attention to detail, analytical skills, and program knowledge to review, validate, and coordinate alerts by the DoD Continuous Evaluation (C/E) Program. VRO is responsible for the DoD C/E Program and administration and implementation of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Be part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

      Duties



      Requirements


      • Must be a US citizen
      • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
      • Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
      • This is a Drug Testing designated position
      • Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
      • Work Schedule: Full Time
      • Overtime: Occasionally
      • Tour of Duty: Flexible
      • PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
      • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
      • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
      • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
      • If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
      • Incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two (2) years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules.

      Qualifications


      The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/02/2023

      Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

      For the GG-07: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-05) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for the GG-07 position includes:

      Knowledge of related day to day and in-depth analysis and evaluation of Continuous Evaluation (CE) alerts. Assists with technical guidance, and interpreting policy in all aspects of CE/Continuous Vetting (CV). Serving as an additional source of information relating to the CE/CV program and provides upper echelon officials with guidance concerning applicable data sources and references relating to general and specific policies, procedures, court decision and peripheral programs impacting the personnel security and CE/CV mission OR a Conferred Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

      For the GG-09: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-07) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for the GG-09 position includes:

      Providing expertise related to the day to day and in-depth analysis and evaluation of Continuous Evaluation (CE) alerts. Providing technical guidance, and interpreting policy in all aspects of CE/Continuous Vetting (CV). Serving as an authoritative source of information relating to the CE/CV program and provides upper echelon officials with guidance concerning applicable data sources and references relating to general and specific policies, procedures, court decision and peripheral programs impacting the personnel security and CE/CV mission OR have a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D.


      Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

      1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

      2. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

      3.Interpersonal Skills - Develops and maintains effective working relationships, especially in difficult situations. Engages and inspires others. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different audiences/ situations/cultures. Actively solicits feedback. Exemplifies professionalism, tact and empathy. Builds trust and commitment.

      4.Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure, ambiguous and emerging conditions, and multiple tasks; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity or uncertainty. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Anticipates changes and learns from mistakes.

      5. Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate
      conclusions.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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