SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

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Duties

• •Plans, circulates and analyzes threat to security programs and serves as an Agency focal point and expert technical advisor on threats to Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security, Information Security and Operations Security and Insider Threat Program.
• •Proficient in fundamentals related to information technology systems, will identify risk indicators, develop inquiry assessments or reports, and safeguard through organized records management.
• •Analyze data from Information Systems to determine threats emanating from both the deliberative and the unintentional compromise of agency infrastructure.
• •Provides program oversight and administrative policies, practices, and metrics that reflect the security posture of DFAS.
• •Interprets guidance and provides definitive technical advice and assistance to local security specialists and senior authorities regarding the establishment and implementation of comprehensive security programs.
• •Compiles insider threat information from all force protection sources; provides technical advice and assistance to local security specialists and senior authorities regarding comprehensive insider threat mitigation program/cell.
• •Collects program data and submits required reports; conduct routine reporting on insider threat program status including accomplishments, risks, goals and challenges; and conducts risk assessments to inform and shape the program focus.

Qualifications

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. GS-12 Level: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11 for GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. GS-12 Specialized Experience Is Defined As: (1) Demonstrating analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards, training and methods related to at least three of the following force protection program types: Antiterrorism, Operations Security, Physical Security, Insider Threat, or Information Security. (2) Demonstrates advanced technical proficiency in critical security information systems, database management, and data analytics tools to identify, track, and mitigate complex organizational risks. Highly skilled in utilizing enterprise-level threat detection software and predictive analytics tools to synthesize raw data from disparate force protection sources into actionable intelligence. Proficient in employing advanced data visualization applications (such as Tableau or Power BI) (3) And spreadsheet modeling to compile, track, and report on key program metrics, risk assessments, and compliance postures. Proven capability in navigating and managing complex government and agency-specific information infrastructures to safeguard critical assets against both deliberative and unintentional threats. (Experience must be clearly expressed in your resume) Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification," this position has been identified as a Defense Security position (DSP). Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Individuals who do not meet the applicable SPeD certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this position. Upon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign a statement acknowledging the SFPC requirements, as a condition to occupy the position, and agree to permit the DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this position. Additional information about the SPeD Program can be found at: http://www.cdse.edu/certification/sped_what.html.

Education

GS-12 Substitution of Education for Experience: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification," this position has been identified as a Defense Security position (DSP). Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Individuals who do not meet the applicable SPeD certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this position. Upon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign a statement acknowledging the SFPC requirements, as a condition to occupy the position, and agree to permit the DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this position. Additional information about the SPeD Program can be found at: http://www.cdse.edu/certification/sped_what.html.