Security Specialist

Summary

As a Security Specialist with the US Office of Personnel Management, Security, Suitability, and Credentialing Line of Business, you will develop personnel security policy recommendations, oversee research and innovation initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and coordinate interagency efforts to improve Federal personnel security, suitability, and credentialing programs.

Duties

Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and strategies to improve Federal personnel security, suitability, and credentialing programs. Oversee research and innovation initiatives, including establishing research priorities, managing project resources, and coordinating with research partners. Evaluate emerging technologies, security systems, and data integration capabilities to identify risks and opportunities for improving personnel vetting processes. Apply research findings, behavioral science, and data analytics to evaluate personnel security programs and recommend improvements. Coordinate with Federal agencies and stakeholders to implement personnel security reforms, including continuous vetting and investigative standards. Manage program initiatives by monitoring project schedules, resources, contracts, deliverables, and implementation progress. Prepare policy recommendations, technical reports, briefings, and guidance for leadership and interagency stakeholders.

Qualifications

For the GS 15: You must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing ALL of the following: Analyzing personnel security, suitability, or credentialing policies, regulations, and program requirements to develop recommendations for policy or procedural change; Reviewing research and innovation initiatives to identify opportunities for improving personnel security or vetting programs; Evaluating technologies, information systems, or data integration capabilities to identify risks to personnel security or vetting processes; AND Managing security-related projects or program activities, including monitoring schedules, resources, deliverables, and implementation progress and preparing recommendations or reports for management. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.