Supervisory Security Specialist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing integrated security programs; interpreting and applying security policies and regulations; safeguarding classified information; administering personnel, physical, information, industrial, OPSEC, and COMSEC requirements; advising senior leaders on security matters; coordinating with internal and external security organizations; and supervising security personnel. As a SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Supervisory Security Specialist responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and overseeing DSCA security programs across personnel, physical, information, industrial, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), operations security (OPSEC), and communications security (COMSEC) disciplines. Coordinates, collaborates, negotiates, and resolves DSCA security-related issues with government and private-sector stakeholders. Serves as a principal security subject-matter expert developing, implementing, and executing security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard national defense information. Develops and oversees physical security measures to protect personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, and documents from unauthorized access, espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. Uses security information systems to input, retrieve, manage, and validate personnel and contractor security information, including the Defense Information System for Security, Access Management Systems, Security Operations systems, and Contracting Verification System. Provides senior DSCA leadership and staff with OPSEC policy guidance, support, and procedural direction for special access programs and programs involving highly sensitive compartmented national security information. Supervises eight civilian security specialists, generally ranging from GS-11 through GS-13 levels, and two Contractors; exercises full supervisory and personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: managing or overseeing integrated security programs; interpreting and applying security policies and regulations; safeguarding classified information; administering personnel, physical, information, industrial, OPSEC, and COMSEC requirements; advising senior officials on security matters; coordinating with internal and external security organizations; and leading or supervising security personnel.
• Must attain DoD SCW Certification (Basic/Foundational level within 1 year of entry) and continuous learning per NDAA 2024, 10 USC §384, and SCW Certification Program 2.0.
• Proficiency Level 1 requires =1 year successful SC experience with appraisal rating =3.
• Complete 40 hours CUE every 2 years.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Nice To Haves

• To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
• ICTAP eligibility criteria
• Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications.
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
• Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority
• Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, managing, and overseeing DSCA security programs across personnel, physical, information, industrial, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), operations security (OPSEC), and communications security (COMSEC) disciplines.
• Coordinating, collaborating, negotiating, and resolving DSCA security-related issues with government and private-sector stakeholders.
• Serving as a principal security subject-matter expert developing, implementing, and executing security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard national defense information.
• Developing and overseeing physical security measures to protect personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, and documents from unauthorized access, espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.
• Using security information systems to input, retrieve, manage, and validate personnel and contractor security information, including the Defense Information System for Security, Access Management Systems, Security Operations systems, and Contracting Verification System.
• Providing senior DSCA leadership and staff with OPSEC policy guidance, support, and procedural direction for special access programs and programs involving highly sensitive compartmented national security information.
• Supervising eight civilian security specialists, generally ranging from GS-11 through GS-13 levels, and two Contractors; exercising full supervisory and personnel management responsibilities.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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