Personnel Security specialist

Summary

This position is located within the Security and Emergency Management Section, Business Operations Branch, in DA.

Duties

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• Manages and executes the full range of personnel security functions for the Commission, including suitability determinations, fitness determinations, national security eligibility decisions, reciprocity reviews, continuous vetting, clearance maintenance, and reinvestigation requirements.
• Develops, implements, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls governing the Personnel Security Program and ensures compliance with personnel security standards and requirements.
• Administers programs supporting continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and periodic reinvestigation of employees, contractors, consultants, detailees, and other affiliated personnel.
• Coordinates the agency's personnel security program with information security, physical security, insider threat, continuity of operations, emergency management, and identity management functions.
• Provides expert advice and authoritative guidance to senior leadership, managers, supervisors, Human Resources personnel, attorneys, and employees regarding personnel security requirements, suitability regulations, national security eligibility standards, and investigative procedures.
• Develops personnel security program metrics, conducts program assessments, and evaluates operational effectiveness to ensure compliance with federal requirements and best practices.
• Represents the Commission on interagency working groups, councils, and meetings concerning personnel security policy, clearance reform initiatives, reciprocity requirements, regarding security programs.
• Investigations, Adjudications, and Security Clearance Management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background/Security Investigation
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

The SME Evaluative Review.

Subject Matter Experts (SME) will independently review your resume and other supporting document to assess how well your experience demonstrates the required competencies for this position. SMEs will assign scores based on the strength, relevance, and clarity of the information provided in your resume. These individual evaluations will then be combined to determine your final score or rating category.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume and other supporting documentation, to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the Structured Interview process.

Structured Interview: During the structured interview panel, you will be rated on your resume and other supporting documents in your application package. You will be rated on the following competencies (listed in the "Qualifications:" section)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:

• Customer Service-Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Oral Communication-Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Teamwork-Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Personnel Security-Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations.

Qualifications

CT-13 Level: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience:

Ability to processing requests for security clearances up to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); directing and coordinating investigations of applicants and employees to ensure security standards are met AND overseeing and determining compliance with personnel security procedures and requirements.

Develop and delivers personnel security awareness training, briefings, educational materials, and program communications.

Ability to supports security awareness initiatives associated with Trusted Workforce 2.0, continuous vetting, identity management, and related federal security programs.

Knowledge drafting policies, directives, and procedures supporting personnel security, physical security, continuity of operations (COOP), identity management, credentialing, and related security

initiatives.

Education

There is no Education Requirements for this position.

Additional information

This is not a Bargaining Unit Position.

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Security Clearance: Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (T/S SCI)

Probationary Period:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information.

The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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