Division Chief

US Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) seeks candidates with specialized experience in personnel security and suitability to lead and oversee complex security programs. The role requires serving as a technical authority on investigation requirements and providing guidance on policy implementation and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive matters, advise senior officials, and apply evolving workforce

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing senior-level operations in a personnel security and suitability program.
• Ability to analyze complex cases and determine appropriate scope of investigation.
• Knowledge of Trusted Workforce initiatives, Continuous Vetting and Evaluation.
• Ability to advise senior management on personnel security policies and regulatory requirements.

Job description

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for this position as described below.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-14. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes meeting all of the following:

• Experience managing and providing senior-level oversight of one or more functional areas of a personnel security and suitability program, including resolving complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting personnel security matters.
• Experience serving as a technical authority in determining suitability, security, and fitness background investigation requirements, including analyzing complex cases and recommending the appropriate scope and level of investigation in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, and investigative standards.
• Experience providing guidance on the implementation and administration of Trusted Workforce initiatives, including Continuous Vetting and Continuous Evaluation, and assessing the impact of evolving requirements on personnel security program operations.
• Experience providing authoritative advice, technical guidance, and recommendations to senior management officials and organizational stakeholders regarding personnel security policies, procedures, practices, regulatory requirements, and programmatic issues.