Summary See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position and conditions that apply. Provides technical oversight and guidance on designing, constructing, accrediting, and operating Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position. Responsibilities Ensures the readiness and uninterrupted operation of all SCIF communications systems and acts as the liaison for the agency responsible for the management, review, and dissemination of intelligence and threat information at all levels Ensures classified and sensitive materials are safeguarded, transmitted, transferred, reproduced, downgraded, and destroyed in conformance with prescribed directives. Interprets and implements applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community directives (ICD), and other regulations that pertain to SCI/SSO operations. Plans, implements, and maintains a comprehensive self-assessment program targeting the agency's handling of SCI and all classified information, material, systems, and assets. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this GS-13 Security Specialist you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position and/or experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12. Such experience is work that primarily consists of analytical, planning, advisory, operational or evaluative work related to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage or loss. Specialized Experience must be met by the closing date of this announcement. If you have federal status and are applying for promotion, you must have at least 52 weeks at GS-12 (OR 52 weeks in a federal position equivalent to GS-12 as determined by this office). Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI). Education Additional Information WHO MAY APPLY: (1) ICTAP/CTAP (see Career Transition) (2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure (3) Former Competitive Service -- resigned or retired with (a) permanent tenure (separation at any time) (b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR (c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time) (4) Current Excepted Service: (a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc) (b) agency with Interchange Agreement (c) Schedule A -- block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) (d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status (5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR veterans' status (6) Military Spouses (see USAJOBS Help Center - Military spouses) (7) VEOA -- see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans -- if you have non-qualifying Excepted Service and are an eligible veteran, you may use VEOA as your eligibility, but still must provide documents demonstrating your Excepted Service status (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50). VEOA cannot be used to circumvent merit promotion requirements. VEOA applicants with federal status will be considered on federal status first and VEOA only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. OTHER NOTES: See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in this organization. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued. This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule; telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland; you may be required to travel up to 25% of duty time. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). This is a critical-sensitive high-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted. You must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI).
