SECURITY ASSISTANT- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Resolves a wide variety of complex security clearance problems that require choosing alternative responses through coordination with Wing Security Managers, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), higher headquarters, etc.
• Reviews, establishes, and maintains Incident Reporting.
• Assists in the overall management of the Information Security Program.
• Assists in the administration of the Security Education and Training Program for information, personnel, and industrial security programs.
• Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with supervisors and commanders.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes independently resolving complex personnel security clearance issues by coordinating with Wing Security Managers, DCSA Adjudication and Vetting Services, OPM, and higher headquarters. It also includes maintaining NBIS and DISS records; advising unit personnel on clearance requirements; preparing and submitting initial and periodic security investigations; reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy; and conducting local records checks to ensure personnel security data is current and correct.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in security principles. We are seeking an individual who not only meets the core requirements but also brings the following desired qualifications:

Desired Experience & Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience in the following:
  • Utilizing security database systems such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) for processing personnel security actions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of common and specialized security methods, rules, regulations, and principles to provide technical work and assist personnel in security administration and perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard security assignments and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of procedures, forms, and information and confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information to request security investigations and submit to the appropriate government agency.
• Knowledge of what constitutes derogatory information, the supporting data required to complete adjudication determinations, and understanding of clearance adjudication processes and the information/criteria required.
• Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to recognize, locate, and insert data/information. Support office and security operations and produce a variety of documents and reports.
• Ability to plan and organize work, follow instructions, accomplish multiple ongoing projects and ability to locate, assemble, and compose information for reports, inquiries, and limited technical correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NK-03 equivalent to a GS-08 to GS-10.

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