U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Security Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: 787133300
- U.S. Citizens
- View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.
- Experience applying Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles, physical security and emergency management concepts in the planning and conduct of exercises related to the security and resilience of critical infrastructure; and
- Expressing information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information; making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; and
- Preparing decision papers, reports, and analyses on program activities, writing memos, speeches, talking points, official query responses, briefings, and other correspondence for senior leaders; and
- Experience wtih contracting, procurement, budgeting, including the principles, practices, and methods used to conduct market research, develop statements of work (SOW) and independent cost estimates.
Who May Be Considered:Duties
This position is remote work (long distance remote) and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.
Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow. Within CISA, the Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community, which includes private sector owners, operators, and employees; state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) officials; and other federal agencies.
Visit www.cisa.gov to learn more about CISA and how you can be part of the team to Defend Today; Secure Tomorrow.
In this position you will serve as a Security Specialist with CISA Exercises developing and facilitating Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises; ensuring stakeholder engagement in support of accomplishing the critical infrastructure and resilience missions. Typical work assignments include:Requirements
Qualifications
To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have:
EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties:
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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.About the company
The United States Department of Homeland Security is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management.