National Reconnaissance Office
Security Specialist (Polygraph Examiner)
National Reconnaissance Office, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NROYou must be a U.S. CitizenYou must be 18 years of age or olderYou must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinationsWhere You Will Work
The NRO Office of Security and Counterintelligence (OS&CI) is seeking Polygraph Examiners for NRO’s Polygraph Management Branch (PMB) which serves as an information asset to the Personnel Security Division (PSD) supporting its overarching goal for adjudication of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access to NRO’s highly sensitive operating environment.
These positions serve as Security Specialists (Polygraph Examiner) performing operational counterintelligence (CI), counterespionage (CE), and personnel security polygraph examinations. The work involves a wide range of complex assignments and non-routine situations requiring extensive knowledge and experience in the technical field.
All polygraph examinations require case file analysis, interviewing, elicitation of information, and report writing.
What You Will Be DoingObtains and maintains federal polygraph examiner certification.Conducts polygraph examinations on a diverse population requiring access to TS/SCI information.Ensures polygraph examinations strictly comply with legal and regulatory requirements.Briefs leadership on significant and/or noteworthy cases.Coordinates with other polygraph examiners and supervisors for status updates and guidance.Reviews available security and supporting documents for polygraph testing.Participates in special projects and initiatives.Protects classified materials through sound security practices.Applies DoD Directive 5210.48; DODI 5210.91, ODNI policy and NRO Directives relating to polygraph and personnel security.What You NeedCandidates who are not federally trained and certified must complete the twelve-week Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) training class at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA).Knowledge of computer software, specifically the Microsoft Office suite.Skills in applying data-gathering, analytical and evaluative techniques.Skill in providing briefings, preparing reports, and training lessons.Proven skills to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.Desired Qualifications:Highly Desired: Current federally certified Polygraph Examiner.Polygraph examiner in the private sector.Experience interviewing and eliciting information from a variety of sources.Location
Denver, COTelework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location.
Salary2024 salary range for Denver, COGG-12: $96,684 - $125,685GG-13: $114,970 - $149,465Upon successful completion of PDD training at NCCA:2024 salary range for Denver, COGG-12: $101,984 - $139,373GG-13: $121,272 - $165,744Hiring IncentivesThe NRO may offer hiring incentives at management’s discretion.Trial PeriodAll new
DCIPS employees
will be required to serve a two-year trial period.Veterans’ PreferenceDoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NROYou must be a U.S. CitizenYou must be 18 years of age or olderYou must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinationsWhere You Will Work
The NRO Office of Security and Counterintelligence (OS&CI) is seeking Polygraph Examiners for NRO’s Polygraph Management Branch (PMB) which serves as an information asset to the Personnel Security Division (PSD) supporting its overarching goal for adjudication of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access to NRO’s highly sensitive operating environment.
These positions serve as Security Specialists (Polygraph Examiner) performing operational counterintelligence (CI), counterespionage (CE), and personnel security polygraph examinations. The work involves a wide range of complex assignments and non-routine situations requiring extensive knowledge and experience in the technical field.
All polygraph examinations require case file analysis, interviewing, elicitation of information, and report writing.
What You Will Be DoingObtains and maintains federal polygraph examiner certification.Conducts polygraph examinations on a diverse population requiring access to TS/SCI information.Ensures polygraph examinations strictly comply with legal and regulatory requirements.Briefs leadership on significant and/or noteworthy cases.Coordinates with other polygraph examiners and supervisors for status updates and guidance.Reviews available security and supporting documents for polygraph testing.Participates in special projects and initiatives.Protects classified materials through sound security practices.Applies DoD Directive 5210.48; DODI 5210.91, ODNI policy and NRO Directives relating to polygraph and personnel security.What You NeedCandidates who are not federally trained and certified must complete the twelve-week Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) training class at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA).Knowledge of computer software, specifically the Microsoft Office suite.Skills in applying data-gathering, analytical and evaluative techniques.Skill in providing briefings, preparing reports, and training lessons.Proven skills to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.Desired Qualifications:Highly Desired: Current federally certified Polygraph Examiner.Polygraph examiner in the private sector.Experience interviewing and eliciting information from a variety of sources.Location
Denver, COTelework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location.
Salary2024 salary range for Denver, COGG-12: $96,684 - $125,685GG-13: $114,970 - $149,465Upon successful completion of PDD training at NCCA:2024 salary range for Denver, COGG-12: $101,984 - $139,373GG-13: $121,272 - $165,744Hiring IncentivesThe NRO may offer hiring incentives at management’s discretion.Trial PeriodAll new
DCIPS employees
will be required to serve a two-year trial period.Veterans’ PreferenceDoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr