About this role
Job SummaryThis position is in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Security Enterprise Services Directorate (SESD), SCI Management Division. The Division safeguards our most sensitive national security information. As the central SCI program authority, it supports the Office of the Secretary of War, WHS Directorates, Principal Staff Assistants, Boards, Task Forces, and external partners operating across the Pentagon, Mark Center, and commercial facilities.
QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience: Implementing and maintaining physical security accreditations or certifications for high-security facilities (e.g., SCIFs, Special Access Program facilities, or corporate secure rooms); and Conducting personnel security risk assessments by analyzing derogatory or risk-significant background information to formally recommend access determinations, restrictions, or risk-mitigation measures; and Evaluating contract and program security compliance by reviewing contract security specification documents and conducting formal compliance assessments, audits, or inspections of secure operations, vendor facilities, or restricted-access programs. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Major DutiesIncumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as a senior subject-matter expert and technical authority to leadership, managing complex Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs by translating Intelligence Community, ODNI, and Department directives into risk-based workflows, standard operating procedures, and internal controls. Serve as a Team Leader for a group of Security Specialists by distributing workload, providing technical coaching and mentorship, monitoring progress for quality assurance, resolving team conflicts, and evaluating overall team efficiency and performance. Provide operational oversight for WHS-cognizant Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) by executing visitor and access management, coordinating specialized technical security measures (e.g., TEMPEST, TSCM), and maintaining SCIF lifecycle and accreditation documentation in strict accordance with ICD 705. Manage core Special Security Officer (SSO) duties, including processing SCI nominations, conducting risk assessments on derogatory information, leading security education and indoctrination briefings, and managing the reporting and mitigation of security incidents and unauthorized disclosures. Coordinate SCI security support for Special Access Programs (SAPs), Controlled Access Programs (CAPs), and Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM); review contract security documentation (DD Form 254); and oversee Alternate SSOs and Special Security Representatives (SSRs) by reviewing self-inspections and ensuring enterprise compliance.