SECURITY STRATEGY ANALYST

Duties

As a SECURITY STRATEGY ANALYST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads and supports interagency and international study groups (Analysis Working Group, tri-chaired by OSW(CAPE), OSW(Policy), and J8) for resolving problems in collaborative security approaches, systems and programs requiring innovative solutions.
• Serves as the Joint Staff representative for the disposition of SAP programs and portfolios through SAP Enterprise Reform (SER).
• Develops, adapts and coordinates new approaches supporting collaborative multi-partner,
  international, multi-portfolio collaborative TS/SCI/SAP/CAP modeling, simulation and analyses.
• Represents the Division representative to SER actions, coordinating with stakeholders
  across the Department, and ensuring that Division equities are represented, and SER directives are implemented.
• Develops Division's security program plans; establishes Division's policies and procedures; implements and monitors Division's physical SAP security and oversees day-to-day SAP security management for Division's multi-million-dollar complex of secure spaces.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Periodic travel is required, including overnight and out-of-area (to include international travel)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Classified Courier orders

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS- 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applies a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review independently, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems to include key decision-making and policy-developing responsibilities in planning, emplacing and executing a new, far-reaching security program addressing the JS J8/Warfighting and Analysis Division (WAD) Special Access Program (SAP) Environment spanning DoW Allies, Partners, and Stakeholders;
• Utilizes proactive awareness, understanding, and interpretation of existing and new policy issuances to identify application in a variety of environments and locations;
• Plans, recommends and general oversight of the installation of multilayered security systems, personnel access controls, physical protection devices, monitoring equipment, remote alarm equipment, and other measures affecting DoW Allies, Partners, and Stakeholders programs, projects and collaboration;
• Utilizes work situations and various levels of security controls spanning DoW Allies, Partners, and Stakeholders and driving new security policy, planning and practice to address new and far-reaching security program requirements;
• Applies policy and practice implementation to include inspecting operating security programs and practice to measure adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement.

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.

Additional information

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.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.

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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).