SECURITY SPECIALIST

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 10/21/2024 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. 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 GG/GS 12 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 this position includes: Provides technical and operational support associated with oversight of the National Security Policy, National Industrial Security Program, DoD Security Regulations/Manuals/Directives/Instructions, Federal Rules, Investigations, International Security Requirements, and Risk management principles; Evaluates and provides solutions to complex problems by gathering facts, analyzing details, and applying reasoning to promote efficient decisions and solutions; Conducts quality and security reviews based on threats and vulnerabilities; Provides collaborative support and maintains effective relationships in stressful environments, working with others towards agreement and solutions; Delivers professional oral briefings and written products to internal and external stakeholders. Experience evaluating facility procedures for operational compliance with FOCI mitigation agreements and supplemental documents. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Communications: Communicate (i.e., written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and/or other pertinent individuals. 2. Compliance Inspection: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders. 3. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. 4. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 5. Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management: Conduct assessments on threats and vulnerabilities, determine the level of risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations. Conduct assessments in a counterintelligence context to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, and sabotage conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations or persons, or international terrorist activities.
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Industrial Security (IS), Field Operations is looking for an experienced Industrial Security Specialist to assist, evaluate, and analyze ongoing Field Operations involving sensitive and classified U.S., Foreign Government or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) material in accordance with National Security Policy. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about our agency. Become a part of Americas Gatekeeper Team!