SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Duties
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• Serve as the Supervisor and Site authority with responsibility for oversight and policy implementation for the DFAS Physical Security, Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), Information Security and Operations Security (OPSEC) Programs.
• Provides program oversight and administers policies, practices, and metrics that reflect the security posture of a DFAS site.
• Interprets directives, regulations, and polices to ensure all possible problems are considered in developing the Site Physical, Information and Operational Security as well as AT/FP protocol and plans.
• Develops and issues Site guidance and procedures in the form of policy and program objectives based on areas of regulatory and procedural deficiencies.
• Conducts security inspections and assessments to determine program compliance and effectiveness levels.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for federal employment.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as:

Specialized experience is defined as: 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 two of the following security program types: Antiterrorism, Operations Security, Physical Security or Information Security.

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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

• Moving expenses will be paid.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here
• For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Travel requirement is seldom
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov )
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance . NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible
• Drug Testing is not required.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online,you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.