Security Specialist

Summary About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Office of the G-2/6, Military Intelligence Readiness Command located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Responsibilities Evaluates requests for security clearances to confirm the sensitive classification of positions which require a security clearance. Reviews security clearance investigations for all assigned personnel to ensure accuracy of applicant documents. Establishes an effective security education program for all agency personnel. Coordinates the access and movement of foreign visitors. Provides policy and guidance regarding release of information to foreign nationals. Serves as the point of contact with higher headquarters on Foreign Exchange Personnel. Ensures that appropriate security trainings are provided to appropriate personnel. Responsible for the need-to-know determination and release of all information to requesters. Maintains all records as required by applicable regulations. Responsible for the agency's Operational Security and Force Protection program. Ensure Operational Security measures are in place to safeguard generated sensitive unclassified information. Reviews documents for sensitive information prior to release to the general public. Serves as the principal action officer for the administration of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Reviews performance requirements in procurement documents to determine security requirements have been appropriately specified in accordance with National Industrial Security Program procedures. Serves as the agency advisor on classification management procedures. Develops local policies to insure the proper handling of classified material through all stages. Conducts on site visits to ensure compliance with all applicable classified material handling policies. Advises officials within agency about various aspects of the security program. Manages security program requirements within appropriate budgetary constraints. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Prior Federal Service Employee United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position United States Citizen Applying to a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes the following 1) experience with security directly related to the submission of security investigations; 2) the review of an individual's clearance level; 3) the classification/declassification of sensitive documents/information; 4) the storage of classified information; 5) conducting security briefings; 6) coordinating access/movement of foreign visitors; 7) conducting security inspections/orientations; and 8) developing/implementing personnel security policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GG-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Classification Management Foreign Disclosure Industrial Security Information Security Operations Security Personnel Security Security Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled. Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1, 15 May 2008). This is a Security position that requires DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) certifications. Selectees are required to sign a Statement of Understanding. If selected, your signature on the Statement of Understanding will indicate that you understand and agree with the condition(s) of employment for the position for which you are accepting and that failure to obtain and continuously maintain the required certification(s) may result in administrative action, including removal, from the position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Intelligence Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Advance In-hire may be authorized if found to be in the best interest of the government.