Security Specialist

Duties As a Security Specialist at the GS-0080-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Determines and recommends to the Director, the nature and scope of the DARPA security and intelligence missions.Participates in revising program plans in light of changing DoD and DARPA policies, missions, and major operational doctrines, and formulates changes in policy and programs to ensure overall responsiveness of the national security and intelligence efforts to DARPA requirements.Exercises technical staff surveillance and control over the DARPA security, intelligence, and emergency management programs throughout all elements of DARPA.Monitors selective issues invested with the highest priority and/or sensitivity on a day-to-day basis.Directs actions to ensure that risks are identified, measures are designed, and actions are scheduled to facilitate the secure execution of DARPA projects while also countering vulnerabilities resulting from DARPA's dependence on information systems to accomplish its mission and to protect a wide range of sensitive and highly valuable assets.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. citizenMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.govResume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodWork Schedule: FulltimeOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: Set ScheduleRecruitment Incentives: May be authorized for Highly Qualified CandidatesFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is telework eligibleOccasional TravelThis is a drug tested designated position Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector): Serves as technical expert to the Director, Security and Intelligence in planning, formulating directing, evaluating, and improving a comprehensive worldwide DARPA Security and Intelligence Program including law enforcement, crime prevention, loss prevention, security education training and awareness, insider threat, PHYSEC, INDUSEC, TECHSEC, INFOSEC, international security, export control, PERSEC, COMSEC, OPSEC, SAP, SCI, CUI, foreign disclosure, intelligence, CI, science and technology (S&T), program protection, countering foreign influence, cybersecurity, AT/FP, and mission assurance.Manage comprehensive security programs.Ensures that DARPA's comprehensive Security Programs are developed, implemented and monitored in accordance with applicable laws, executive orders, DoD Directives and Regulations, and the National Disclosure Policy.Develops and provides professional security guidance/policy to the DARPA technical and support staff consultants, and contractors regarding all matters associated with comprehensive security programs.Advises the program, technical, and contracting staff on applicable security evaluation criteria.Serves on pertinent committees, boards, and working groups.Develops special reports, studies, research papers, decision papers, significant correspondence, and other materials relating to DARPA security programs.Manages the DARPA SAP archives program ensuring the proper record keeping, categorization, retention, and destruction of SAP records.Is responsible for overseeing, managing, and executing inquiries into security incidents, violations and unauthorized disclosures of classified and controlled unclassified information at DARPA and at defense industry facilities under DARPA's cognizance. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the DoD basic qualifications requirements. See: for DoD qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS section of this announcement by the close of this announcement.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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional informationAll applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.