INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS-

As a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS-DISCLOSURE) at the GS-0080-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Joint Staff subject matter expert (SME) with responsibility for oversight and policy development for Foreign Disclosure and is responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the status of the Component programs at all Joint Staff locations.
• Serves as the Program Manager and technical authority for Department of Defense Directive 5230.11, Disclosure of Classified Military Information (CMI) to Foreign Governments and International Organizations.
• Administers National Disclosure Policy (NDP) and serves as the Chairman and Combatant Commanders' representative to the interagency National Disclosure Policy Committee (NDPC).
• Receives, analyzes, and responds to all actions and requests for foreign disclosure sent to the Joint Staff.
• Develops policy for Joint Staff procedures and processes to provide foreign disclosure support to Joint Staff activities.
• Manages and represents Joint Staff and Combatant Command requests for Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP).

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible
• Key Position: This is a KEY position. In the event of a national emergency or mobilization, this position cannot be vacated which requires the incumbent, or designated alternate, to be screened.
• Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime during peak work periods. Occasional participation in demanding, intense, 24-hour exercise operations is also required. Multi-day overnight stays at exercise sites may be required.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Special Sensitive security clearance.
• This position is Emergency-Essential (E-E). In event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority.

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Provides guidance and advice utilizing knowledge of foreign affairs and national security policies and objectives, U.S. defense programs and policies, doctrine, strategy, and political-military structures as they pertain to foreign disclosure policy and international cooperation.
• Utilizes knowledge of policy interrelationships to resolve problems in existing security programs within Department of Defense.
• Provides guidance and advice to Joint Service managers and Department of Defense officials utilizing knowledge of National Disclosure Policy, the Arms Export Control Act, and Executive Order 13526 Classified National Security Information, as well as Department of Defense policies and issuances governing the release of classified military information.
• Utilizes knowledge of federal laws, Executive Orders, Presidential Directives, Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Defense and other federal and military technical standards for foreign disclosure programs and policy requirements to establish and provide policy, assistance and oversight.

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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.



This job does not have an education qualification requirement.



Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).