Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Office of Personnel Management • Macon, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist at the GS-0080-13 level, the selected candidate will work in the Office of Personnel Management’s Facilities, Security and Emergency Management organization. The role oversees personnel vetting and credentialing operations, supervises staff, manages personnel security systems and contracts, and ensures programs and processes comply with applicable requirements.

The position oversees vetting and Personal Identity Verification credentialing, reviews investigations and continuous vetting information, and makes suitability, fitness, credentialing, and national security determinations. It also supervises personnel, analyzes policies and operational requirements, oversees service contracts, and coordinates personnel security database enhancements with information technology stakeholders.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, involving personnel security work. Merit promotion applicants must also meet the GS-12 time-in-grade requirement. The employee must report to an OPM-assigned office; the position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit. Relocation expenses will not be paid, though current OPM employees may qualify for an exception. Incentive payments may be considered. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Must report to an OPM-assigned office.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing personnel security work that includes reviewing investigations, continuous vetting information, or related records and making or recommending determinations; implementing personnel security or identity credentialing policies and procedures; leading, reviewing, or coordinating personnel security work; monitoring program operations using workload data, metrics, quality reviews, or reports; and coordinating program requirements involving contracts, information systems, system enhancements, or other operational resources.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement; one year at the GS-12 level is required for the GS-13 level.
• Must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the announcement’s closing date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel vetting and Personal Identity Verification credentialing operations, including processing, issuance, eligibility determinations, and program reporting.
• Review investigations and continuous vetting information and make suitability, fitness, credentialing, and national security determinations.
• Supervise personnel by assigning work, evaluating performance, providing coaching and training, addressing performance issues, and managing section resources.
• Analyze personnel security policies, regulations, and operational requirements, and recommend or implement changes to program procedures and processes.
• Oversee personnel security service contracts, including acquisition support, contractor performance, invoices, funding, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee personnel security databases and coordinate with information technology stakeholders on system enhancements, automation, testing, and new capabilities.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits eligibility depends on the type of position held; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed