Program Specialist (Vendor Threat Mitigation)
About The Position
The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert in Vendor Threat Mitigation (VTM), providing threat mitigation in commercial support to operations. The position is the focal point for USCENTCOM VTM plans and operations and provides VTM liaison services to mission partners. The incumbent prepares for, organizes, facilitates, and participates in VTM-related meetings, working groups, and boards; performs VTM reporting and responds to Requests for Information (RFIs); maintains VTM knowledge management products; and performs other inherently governmental duties and tasks as assigned. This is a special-sensitive, key position requiring a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other specified sensitive information or programs. The incumbent must sign a nondisclosure agreement and is subject to the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The position may require 24/7 recall during off-shift hours, periodic CONUS temporary duty travel, and work away from the normal duty station. Duties are essential to wartime and contingency operations.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-11, or equivalent.
- Specialized experience must include knowledge of VTM principles, concepts, and theories, and occupational practices, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend solutions.
- Knowledge to conduct studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence that clearly communicate factual and procedural information.
- Skill applying occupational principles, concepts, and practices to moderately difficult assignments.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy orally and in writing, and to work professionally with peers and management.
- Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques in the subject-matter field.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12 consideration when TIG applies.
- Must obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI and other specified sensitive information or programs, and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
- Must comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program, including initial and potentially random, reasonable-suspicion, safety-mishap, or accident testing.
- Must sign a statement acknowledging the position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
- May be subject to recall during off-shift hours, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
- May be required to perform periodic CONUS TDY in commercial and military aircraft.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- If authorized PCS is received, the employee may be required to complete and sign a CONUS agreement.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the focal point for USCENTCOM Vendor Threat Mitigation (VTM) plans and operations.
- Provide USCENTCOM VTM liaison services to mission partners.
- Prepare for, organize, facilitate, and participate in VTM-related meetings, working groups, and boards.
- Perform VTM reporting and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Maintain VTM knowledge management products.
- Perform other inherently governmental duties and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and offerings depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
