Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist to oversee personnel security operations and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing policies, and improving operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in personnel security and leadership.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Insurance

Leave

Life Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Retirement Program

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level in personnel security operations.
• Experience in developing and implementing personnel security policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security operations and adjudication procedures.
• Direct work of subordinate staff and develop performance standards.
• Coordinate personnel security-related activities across various areas.

Skills

Leadership

Personnel Management

Technical Expertise

Job description

Duties

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

The Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist reports to the Deputy Director of Talent Management, OHR. In this role, you will serve as the Personnel Security Branch Manager, responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the personnel security program, including ensuring compliance with federal and SI-specific security regulations, standards, and policies.

In This Position, You Will

1. Exercise the full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff, and in the development of long-range goals and objectives.
2. Plan and assign work, delegating authority as appropriate; set and adjust priorities as necessary; develop performance standards and appraise work, giving advice and/or instructions as required.
3. Manage personnel security operations and adjudication procedures, conduct reviews of security administration, and develop strategies to improve operational efficiency.
4. Plan, direct, and coordinate personnel security-related activities across various areas including strategic planning, organizational design, business process improvements, enterprise IT system requirements, contract management, training, budget and forecasting, and enterprise performance metrics.
5. Provide technical expertise in reviewing, modifying, and developing new policies, documenting adjudications, and internal and external messaging to applicants and incumbents.
6. Monitor the federal security environment to benchmark best practices, lead efforts to modernize personnel security administration, and identify necessary resources to improve operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• May be required to serve an 18-month probationary period for supervisors.

Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for GS-14 if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as 1) Managing personnel security operations that includes providing leadership and direction to security assistants/specialists; 2) Developing and implementing personnel security policies/procedures; 3) Administering and monitoring background investigation requests; 4) Reviewing/adjudicating background investigation reports.

For GS-15-You qualify if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience includes 1) Managing personnel security operations with leadership and direction; 2) Developing and implementing policies; 3) Overseeing resource allocation; 4) Creating metrics and reports; 5) Providing technical expertise in security administration.

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work, and service programs. Volunteer work can build critical skills and provide valuable training. All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.

Part-time and unpaid experience related to this position will also be considered; specify hours worked weekly.

Education

Education cannot substitute experience at this grade level.

Additional information

• This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive: Incentives may be authorized depending on availability; signing a service agreement may be required.

Note: Incentives are not guaranteed.

Selections may be made within the Smithsonian Institution. Applying indicates consent to share your application with SI hiring officials.

The Federal Government offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Insurance
• Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Program