Information Security Specialist

US Pentagon Force Protection Agency; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) seeks a CUI Security Program Manager to lead the Controlled Unclassified Information program within the Security Services Division. This role oversees CUI activities for OSW, WHS, and PFPA, ensuring proper classification, handling, and incident-response alignment with INFOSEC principles.

The position requires demonstrated expertise in INFOSEC concepts, CUI risk management, and the development of enforcement and compliance policies.

Qualifications

• Applying Information Security (INFOSEC) concepts to classify materials and information.
• Using security methods to resolve complex CUI/INFOSEC problems.
• Developing compliance policies and guidelines for incident management and violation enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PFPA CUI Security Program as Program Manager.
• Provide governance for CUI oversight across OSW, WHS, and PFPA.
• Assist in developing and updating security policies, procedures, and compliance measures.

Skills

INFOSEC concepts

CUI security

policy development

Job description

This position is located in PFPA, Security Services Division, Security Administration Branch. This position serves as the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Security Program Manager for PFPA. Predominant work involves CUI oversight for the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), and PFPA. Other work functions include various security programs.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.

Applicants for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in

• applying Information Security (INFOSEC) concepts and principles in identifying materials and information to recommend the level of security classification required;
• using security methods to resolve complex security problems related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Information Security (INFOSEC);
• developing compliance policies and guidelines for the evaluation of incident management and violation enforcement procedures.

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.

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 and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.