Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Alexandria, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service, and is subject to U.S. Code, Title 10, and Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. It is located in the Security Office at Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC), in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports U.S. Army Corps of Engineers security offices and activities by interpreting higher-level guidance, analyzing security programs, recommending remedies and changes, and assessing resources. It also initiates programming, budgeting, and manpower actions to address security requirements. The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, successful drug screening, and completion of the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment. The incumbent must be prepared to travel on temporary duty (TDY) up to 25% of the time. This is a mission-essential position: the incumbent may need to report during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies; remain on duty beyond the official shift; and respond to recall. A functioning home telephone is required. Applicants must qualify through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of the two. The position also has a two-year trial period. Federal employee benefits are available, subject to eligibility and position type.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience administering and improving established security programs in one or more areas, resolving conventional security issues, and providing security technical advice to security personnel and leadership; the experience must be at the next lower grade/level (GG/GS-09).
Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field such as Security Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or Intelligence Studies.
A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it equals at least 100% of the requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 or equivalent investigation, with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
TDY travel of 25% or less is required.
Must satisfactorily complete applicable training and obtain required certification or recertification under DoD Publication 8570.01-M.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship; direct deposit of pay is required.
Must report for duty during specified emergencies, may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, and may be subject to recall; must maintain a functioning telephone at home.
A two-year trial period applies.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Interpret higher-level guidance for supported U.S. Army Corps of Engineers security offices and activities.
Analyze security programs to identify issues, recommend remedial actions, and propose changes consistent with program objectives.
Evaluate security program resources within the Division or Center security office and subordinate activities.
Initiate programming, budgeting, and manpower actions to address requirements.