About this role
Job SummaryWho may apply: This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS Human Resources employees in the competitive service, current DFAS-Human Resources VRA employees, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.
QualificationsOne year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 for GS-11consideration and GS-11 for GS-12 consideration) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-11 specialized experience is defined as applying personnel security regulations, policy, and procedures in the review and recommendation of security clearance adjudications or suitability determinations; analyzing information from multiple sources and databases in support of security and suitability recommendations; determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information; responding to questions and inquiries from customers regarding personnel security and suitability regulations, procedures and processes. GS-12 specialized experience is defined as advising management and customers and directly applying an operational knowledge of a wide variety of Federal, DOW and Agency personnel security and suitability regulations, policies, procedures and automated personnel security systems in the evaluation of complex personnel security and suitability cases; and coordinating investigations of individuals to determine eligibility to occupy specific positions and/or access sensitive or classified information or information technology systems. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Major DutiesLeads the work of a team responsible for the consistent and accurate application of personnel security and suitability regulations, policies, and internal procedures in support of the DFAS Personnel Security mission.Interprets/applies Executive Orders and regulations; Department of War, DFAS and Office of Personnel Management directives, policies, and instructions, providing definitive technical guidance on personnel security and suitability program operations.Determines completeness of personnel security investigations to assess security eligibility of an individual; investigates and researches complex or sensitive personnel security/suitability situations with significant impact to agency operations.Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings.Assigns and reviews work ensuring consistent application of personnel security/suitability regulations, policies and internal procedures. Assesses training needs and conducts in-service training for team.Duties as described reflect the full-performance, GS-12, level. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-11 will be developmental in nature.