Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

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As a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (NUCLEAR) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Analyzes nuclear weapons security risk factors and prepares recommendations for OSD on potential vulnerabilities to be tested and/or addressed.
• Prepare and brief senior leadership on physical security risks and recommendations for policy implications
• Oversee contractor support to force-on-force events, confirming task alignment with applicable contract requirements
• Serves as the technical and policy advisor to multiple DoD projects, programs, committees, and groups
• Consults with Service staffs, DoD , DOE as applicable, and other government agencies on all nuclear weapon security related matters.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime/Compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible/CONUS and OCONUS travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 30% of duty time.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: An in-person position located at Ft. Belvoir, VA. and may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval, not to exceed current Agency guidelines and is not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.
• Valid passport required.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• A valid driver's license is required to support travel requirements.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

- Coordinating and implementing physical security operations, tactics, and procedures designed to protect highly sensitive national assets, critical infrastructure, or high-value materials.

- Analyzing and assessing physical security policies and regulatory frameworks to identify operational gaps, evaluate risk factors, and draft recommendations for policy updates or system improvements.

- Preparing and delivering structured technical briefings, analytical reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders regarding security posture, compliance, and strategic alignment.

- Planning, coordinating, and executing operational security exercises or testing protocols to validate system effectiveness, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure readiness against defined threat scenarios.

- Interpreting and applying complex security directives at an intermediate or headquarters level to align multi-site programs, draft standard operating procedures, and coordinate physical security initiatives across organizational boundaries.

(Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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