Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, one-year reimbursable Joint Duty Assignment (JDA) with the option to extend for 12 months. It is a detail, not a developmental rotation, and does not constitute a permanent full-time position. The assignment is not virtual or remote. It is open only to current, full-time federal employees who are currently at the grade level of the detail and have supervisory approval. The requested series is 0080, DHS Intelligence & Analysis. The position requires a TS/SCI-CI Poly security clearance.

The Security Specialist supports security awareness and self-inspection programs, manages clearance-tracking processes for State and Local partners, drafts responses to correspondence, coordinates foreign-travel briefings, and helps apply national standards for safeguarding National Security Information in support of the National Network of Fusion Centers.

Requirements

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee and currently at the grade level of the detail.
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment and submit the signed supervisory approval form.
• Must not have any pending or outstanding disciplinary actions.
• Must have achieved at least “meet expectations/proficiency” on the latest performance appraisal or evaluation.
• Must hold a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance for placement and maintain that clearance while performing in the position; the announcement specifies TS/SCI-CI Poly.
• Demonstrated experience administering a multi-faceted security awareness program, including briefings, directives, computer-based training, and audiovisual presentations.
• Ability to incorporate discrepancies and findings from self-inspections and compliance reviews into program improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior-level management and executives across government on new developments and advances in multiple security disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, analyzing, developing, and implementing policies and procedures relevant to the National Network of Fusion Centers.
• Submit appropriate application documentation before the closing date; the resume must clearly describe relevant experience and include each work history’s job title and federal series and grade, duties, federal agency, supervisor name and contact information, and start and end dates.
• Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days before arrival to the JDA.
• Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan, including assignment objectives within the first 30 days, a mid-point self-assessment, and a final review within the last 30 days.
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
• There is no educational substitution for this position.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and incorporate security policies, procedures, threats, and related topics into training materials and security awareness efforts.
• Develop comprehensive, ongoing security awareness and self-inspection programs.
• Administer a multi-faceted security awareness program using briefings, directives, computer-based training, and audiovisual presentations; incorporate findings from self-inspections and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain databases to track State and Local security clearances sponsored by I&A.
• Maintain databases for tracking applications through the clearance process, verifying clearances, and conducting permanent certification actions for State, Local, Tribal, and Private sector partners.
• Prepare draft responses to principal correspondence from Congress, government agencies, senior state and local officials, and the public concerning security policies and applicable internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate foreign travel briefings with appropriate offices as necessary.
• Interpret and implement national standards for safeguarding National Security Information and apply and support compliance with those standards for the National Network of Fusion Centers.

Benefits

• DHS does not offer additional benefits beyond those the Federal employee is already receiving. The announcement also notes that federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits, with eligibility dependent on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed