Security Specialist (Integrated Vetting)

US Office of the Secretary of Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of Defense, located in Arlington, VA, seeks a qualified candidate at the GG-14 level within the DCIPS framework for intelligence and security duties. The role emphasizes advising on vetting programs, policy review, and implementing enterprise security initiatives to enhance workforce security and data sharing.

Applicants should demonstrate experience applicable to the position requirements, including volunteering or related roles, and will be evaluated on direct

Qualifications

• Qualifying experience must demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies for immediate success in the position.

Responsibilities

• Advising on personnel vetting programs by identifying programmatic strengths, weaknesses and cost-effective solutions.
• Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure efficient, aligned and threat-justified personnel vetting programs.
• Implementing enterprise security initiatives that enhanced workforce vetting and data-sharing capabilities.

Job description

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)), Office of the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement and Security) (DDI(CL&S)).

The DCIPS occupational structure provides the foundation for managing the DCIPS pay structure. It consists of the following elements: mission categories, occupational groups, and work categories, work levels, pay band (for those DCIPS Components operating under the DCIPS pay banded structure using pay plan IA) and grades (for those DCIPS Components operating under the GG graded structure using pay plan GG), job titles, and competencies.

You may qualify at the GG-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

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. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by:

• Advising on personnel vetting programs by identifying programmatic strengths, weakness and cost-effective solutions
• Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure efficient, aligned and threat-justified for personnel vetting programs
• Implementing of enterprise security initiatives that enhanced workforce vetting and data-sharing capabilities

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. It is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on your resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume?

at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

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