SECURITY SPECIALIST

Defense Intelligence Agency

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in security operations or a related field.
  • Deep knowledge of security policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Proficiency in ICD 705 and DoDM security guidelines.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in a security capacity.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative, cost-effective solutions to complex issues.
  • Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to security personnel.
  • Anticipate potential issues and implement proactive solutions.
  • Analyze information to evaluate effectiveness of security measures.
  • Promote core values of teamwork and integrity within the agency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Access to a variety of health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plans including pension and savings options.
  • Professional development opportunities within the agency.
Full Job Description
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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • - U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation


All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

Qualifications

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate and drive innovative, cost-effective solutions to address difficult, sensitive or complex issues.

2. Performs the role as a Subject Matter Expert, providing on the job training and mentorship to and trains subordinate security personnel in security policy and standard operating procedures.

3. Takes initiative to anticipate issues, resolves conflict among multiple priorities, and implements effective solutions to prevent problems that might impact timelines and deliverables.

4. Analyzes key information and evaluates the effectiveness of alternative solutions, courses of action, and strategies needed to address complex, controversial, and multi-faceted issues.

5. Actively, both internally and externally, promotes DIAs core values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, service, diversity, critical thinking, collaboration and information sharing through ones own behaviors and expectations for others.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Security program and database management experience critical to the oversight and execution of DoW programs.

2. Demonstrated experience in practical application and execution of regulatory guidance outlined in ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, 5200.01 with minimal oversight.

3. Experience in the daily execution of Command or Agency level Physical, Construction Security, Access Control & Intrusion Detection Programs IAW ICD 705 series DoDM 5105.21,

DoDM 5200.01, and 5205.07.

Additional information

DIA positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency's conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or aperiodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug test, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement. All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program.

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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Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the "Careers" heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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