Security Officer Special Security Officer

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeks a Security Officer (Special Security Officer) to lead SCI and SAP governance for HUD’s SCIFs, safeguarding sensitive information in accordance with ICD 703 and related standards.

You will oversee accreditation, indoctrinations, investigations, and incident response while coordinating with IC partners and stakeholders. The role requires managing SCIF operations, conducting debriefings, and ensuring proper safeguarding of classified

Qualifications

• Specialized experience developing, coordinating, and implementing security policies, plans, and procedures for safeguarding classified information.
• Experience managing day-to-day SCIF operations, including access control and indoctrinations.
• Applying laws, regulations, and standards to national security operations; investigating security breaches.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SCIF lifecycle, grant/remove personnel access, schedule events and conduct SCI indoctrinations.
• Ensure accreditation requirements (ICD 703/705) are met and SCIF security incidents are remediated.
• Provide technical guidance on IDS and access control during SCIF construction and operations.
• Advise senior leadership on security risk, compliance, and program improvements.

Skills

Policy development

SCIF operations

Regulatory compliance

Security investigations

Tools

IDS

Access control

Job description

Major Duties (Job Description)

• HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. HUD gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. It's Office of Administration (OA), Office of National Security (ONS) propels that mission by safeguarding personnel, assets, and mission-critical operations through stakeholder collaboration with key leaders and critical stakeholders, enabling proactive risk mitigation and reinforcing mission assurance in support of long-term national security objectives. Envision what the government of the future should be: agile, responsive, efficient, accountable. ONS is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today. Successful candidates to this one-of-a-kind team will be versatile leaders who: Serve as the Department's principal authority for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security. Thrive in providing senior leaders guidance on risk and compliance, translating complex security requirements into practical, mission-enabling decisions Are ready to lead enterprise-wide SCI and SAP governance Have a passion for engaging with Intelligence Community (IC) and oversight partners, representing the Agency with credibility on SAP, SCIF, and classified program matters Welcome opportunities to shape and modernize the Department's classified posture, strengthening SCIF operations, SAP controls, and long-term intelligence infrastructure If you are passionate about good government, excited about innovating, craving technology solutions, and want to have fun while having an impact--HUD's OA, ONS is the place for you! As a Security Officer (Special Security Officer), you will: Serve as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure, in accordance with ICD 703, by ensuring only duly authorized and indoctrinated personnel access SCI in properly accredited facilities over approved networks. Protect highly defined information, materials, equipment, or processes by applying specifically tailored security criteria. Investigate and analyze a broad range of unusual SCI Security problems, questions, or conditions associated with handling, processing, storing, or discussing SCI or questions related to national SCI programs. Oversee and manage the lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs, facilitates the granting and removal of personnel accesses, manages the scheduling of all SCIF events, executes SCI indoctrinations and debriefings, issues SCI courier cards, remediates and investigates SCI security incidents, and ensures the successful opening and closing of SCIF during normal and abnormal operations. Oversee ICD 705 accreditation and lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs including SOPs, Emergency Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST checklists (as needed/required), Co-Utilization Agreements (as needed, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Construction Security Plans, alarm system testing and response documentation and SCIF Self-Inspections. Supply technical expertise on Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System requirements during any/all SCIF construction.

Qualification Summary

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Developing, coordinating, and implementing security policies, plans, and procedures to safeguard classified and sensitive information, intelligence sources and methods; AND Managing the day-to-day operations of sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIF) and collateral spaces, including conducting compliance reviews and identifying security vulnerabilities; AND Applying applicable laws, regulations, and standards (including ISC) to effectively manage national security operations; AND Investigating potential security breaches or violations, unauthorized disclosures and credential abuse or unauthorized access cases. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the selectee to possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance. Applicants who did not currently possess this clearance will be ineligible for further consideration. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.