Security Specialist (Personnel)
About The Position
This is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service, located at Fort Drum, New York, with the 10th Mountain Division, Senior CDR AUG, G-2. The position supports the command's personnel security program and serves as its Defense Information System for Security (DISS) expert and account manager. The appointment is for a term and may be extended up to a maximum of six years. It may be converted to permanent without further competition after two years of continuous service in the position. A two-year trial period is required. The role may require temporary duty travel up to 15% of the time. The incumbent must obtain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in Federal service.
- Specialized experience must include assisting in administration of a personnel security program, including processing clearance applications and periodic reinvestigations.
- Specialized experience must include applying security principles and concepts across multiple disciplines, such as information security, industrial security, or foreign disclosure.
- Specialized experience must include supporting security education, training, and awareness activities by helping schedule and conduct training events.
- Specialized experience must include gathering security-related data and preparing reports for program oversight and issue identification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation, with SCI eligibility.
- Must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
- Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and, if applicable, complete the Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Must use Direct Deposit of Pay.
- Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and provide supporting documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with administration of the personnel security program, including processing security clearance applications and periodic reinvestigations.
- Apply security principles and concepts across disciplines such as information security, industrial security, and foreign disclosure.
- Support security education, training, and awareness by helping schedule and conduct training events.
- Gather security-related data and prepare reports to support program oversight and identify potential security issues.
- Assist personnel with in-processing, out-processing, periodic reinvestigations, security clearance applications, and other personnel security administrative matters.
- Serve as the command's DISS expert and account manager, managing portal account access and account hierarchies.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
