MSCCN is hiring: SECURITY SPECIALIST in Aberdeen Proving Ground

Summary About the Position: The Chemical Biological Center (CBC) is the nation's principal research and development resource for non-medical chemical and biological defense. As a critical national asset, CBC supports all phases of the acquisition life-cycle from basic and applied research through technology development, engineering design, equipment evaluation, product support sustainment, field operations and demilitarization. Visit us at Responsibilities Define, develop, and evaluate security measures, devices, methods, and procedures to protect Center personnel and facilities from external and internal threats. Serve as a security specialist with primary responsibility for Information Security (INFOSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Security functional disciplines, and the Security Awareness Training Program. Review, analyze and recommend positive courses of actions to unique organizational mission INFOSEC-related security problems not resolvable by application of standard regulatory requirements. Communicate project or program results at high levels within and outside the organization. Interpret regulations and contributes to policy formulation pertaining to the security functional areas. Provide advice and assistance to CBC Data Processing Activity (DPA) managers in preparation of accreditation documentation for sensitive, highly sensitive, or critically sensitive systems/applications. Act as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer responsible for the conduct of OPSEC reviews, subject matter expert reviews, and making initial recommendations for release under FOIA. 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. Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 Defining, developing, and evaluating security measures, devices, methods, and procedures to protect Center personnel and facilities from external and internal threats; Serving as a security specialist with primary responsibility for Information Security (INFOSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Security functional disciplines, and the Security Awareness Training Program; Reviewing, analyzing and recommending positive courses of actions to unique organizational mission INFOSEC-related security problems; and Communicating project or program results at high levels within and outside the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-02/GS-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: Communications and Media Information Security Security Program Management Accountabilities Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management 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. For this announcement (DAFN245286273274), current Flexible Length Modified Renewable Term (FLMRT) employees MUST apply under the Reinstatement eligibility to be considered. This position is also being filled under announcement number DAFN245286273275 for current permanent Department of Army Civilian Employees. If you are a current permanent Department Army Civilian, you must apply under announcement number DAFN245286273275 to be considered. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. 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) 19 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is a Flexible Length Renewable TERM Technical Authority (FLRTTA) Appointment Not to Exceed 6 years. This action will be processed as a Direct Hire Appointment for STRL Mission Support. It may be made permanent. RENEWABLE TERM: This position may be extended, without limit, in up to six year increments. This appointment is designated as a 'status' appointment for the purpose of eligibility for positions in the Federal service in accordance with section 1109(b)(1)(B) of NDAA for FY 2016.n Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. This position is subject to all the provisions of the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Pre- employment drug test required and enrollment in the army random drug testing program. This position may be eligible for Non-Recurring, AdHoc/Situational Telework Only. You must be able to obtain and maintain aTop Secret security clearance. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 6 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.