Special Security Officer

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Immediate Office of the Secretary, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Duties

As a(n) Special Security Officer, you will: Interface directly with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and other federal agencies to evaluate, coordinate, and adapt agency security programs in response to evolving requirements, threats, and mission needs. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and security protocols governing the receipt, handling, storage, transmission, dissemination, and safeguarding of highly sensitive national security and intelligence information. Primary liaison for classified information technology and communications systems support, coordinating with network owners to ensure the secure operation, maintenance, and availability of Unclassified, SIPRNet, and JWICS systems, including classified video teleconferencing (VTC) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capabilities, within the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Establish and maintain a comprehensive oversight program to evaluate OPDIV and STAFFDIV implementation of ICD and ICS policies. Conducts assessments and provides recommendations to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Advising senior national security and intelligence executives on sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and intelligence policies, practices, and governing legal frameworks, including Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD-705) and Executive Order 12333 --to ensure organizational and physical compliance with federal standards. Managing, overseeing, and enforcing strict security, policy compliance, and access controls for highly sensitive, compartmentalized defense or intelligence operations (i.e., SAP, CAP Control Officer) and the accreditation and security requirements of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in compliance with ICD 705 and EO 12333 standards. Leading and guiding a team of special security officers and/or specialists effectively processing SCI access nominations, managing indoctrinations, conducting security briefings/debriefings, and maintaining secure visitor control logs. Leading intra and external outreach efforts to build and maintain constructive, collaborative relationships within HHS and with the Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other national security stakeholders across the intelligence and SCI mission space. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.