About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Branch (SPSEC) ofSTRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conduct or oversee background investigations, adjudications, national security, suitability and/or fitness determinations in accordance with federal guidelines; and/or managing or leading a personnel security program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. This position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification" and selectees will be required to meet the certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 2 years of appointment.
Major DutiesYou will oversee the Personnel Security programs at SSP to ensure compliance with DoD, DON, and SSP program policies and standard operating procedures.You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Personnel Security and advise the Director and Deputy Director of Security on Personnel Security Program matters.You will develop, implement, administer, and execute the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Personnel Security Program as a sub-program of the overall Command Security Program, consistent with all applicable DoD, DON, and SSP policies and procedures.You will manage and lead the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) and will counsel all SSP personnel regarding their responsibilities in the CEP.You will advise the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Legal team assigned to SSP and the Workforce Relations (LER) on options concerning SSP personnel with personnel security issues.You will represent the Personnel Security Program on cross-functional teams and initiatives, both internal and external to the Security Branch to include SSP Inspector General inspections.