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JOB DESCRIPTION: Personnel Security Specialists review, analyze, and adjudicate personnel security information and conduct interviews to make security clearance determinations and to resolve questions concerning derogatory information. They advise organization officials on personnel security-related policies, procedures, programs, and investigative requirements. They also work with internal and external staff and stakeholders to identify and resolve personnel security-related issues (e.g., personnel conduct, and misuse of Government-furnished assets).
Learn more about this agency04/20/2018 to 04/24/2018
$68,036 - $126,062 per year
IA 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - Full Time
No
20180707
496191600
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Financial Disclosure Analysts review, analyze, investigate, and mitigate financial risk factors to determine personnel eligibility for continued access to classified information. They compile and analyze data obtained from the Financial Disclosure Form (SF-714) and conduct comparative financial analysis with public records and/or other third party database sources to identify financial anomalies and risk. They select methods to articulate and document all findings into a report of investigation. They collaborate with internal and external staff and stakeholders (DIA, NSA, Human Development, General Council, Employee Assistance Program, Inspector General) to identify and resolve a range of financial disclosure-related issues. They apply broad knowledge to inform senior officials on financial disclosure-related policies, procedures, programs and filing requirements in addition to conducting multi-level briefings to agency personnel. Analysts should possess a basic knowledge of the Security Financial Disclosure Program (SFDP). This position requires an understanding of Federal and DoD security regulations, including policies, procedures, and methods pertaining to SCI eligibility and access requirements; Federal Investigative Standards (FIS 2012); Executive Order 12968; NGA security policy and procedures; adjudicative criteria contained in Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4, and experience with federal personnel security data repositories (i.e. Scattered Castles, JPAS, credit reports, FinCEN). This position also requires experience in conducting interviews with personnel of all ranks to gain pertinent background investigation, experience in implementing security or investigative procedures and policies, experience analyzing and interpreting security or investigative policies, procedures, and regulations to determine impact of new or changing policy, and experience implementing process improvements and servicing customers/partners in a fast paced environment. The Office of Security is seeking a highly qualified, high-performing individual to serve in the Personnel Security Division, Security Financial Disclosure Branch. The incumbent is responsible for execution of NGA's Security Financial Disclosure Program (SFDP). The SFDP collects and analyzes financial data annually from all NGA cleared individuals to identify cases of financial difficulties, unexplained affluence or other financial anomalies of a security or counterintelligence concern. The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of SFDP policy, regulations, and directives. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring the NGA workforce files SF-174 electronically, answering questions, and reviewing forms for completeness. The incumbent will represent NGA at external forums when the Branch Chief is unavailable and when representation is expected, in conjunction with other IC and DoD representatives. The incumbent will develop reports for the Branch Chief to brief leadership on program related issues such as budget, schedules and metrics. The incumbent will participate in strategic planning, policy development, and resource management to support SFDP goals and objectives. The incumbent will maintain close working relationships with mission partner counterparts in the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) to ensure development and implementation of SFDP policy, regulations, and directives. Personnel Security Specialists, Security Financial Disclosure, analyze personnel's financial information and conduct interviews to obtain and retain a workforce consistent with National Security guidelines and to resolve questions concerning derogatory information. Personnel Security Specialists work with applicants, employees, managers, contractors, NGA organizations (e.g. Human Development, General Council, Employee Assistance Program, Inspector General), and other external agencies (e.g. DIA, OPM) to identify and resolve personnel security related issues. This position also requires experience in conducting interviews with personnel of all ranks to gain pertinent financial information, experience in implementing security or investigative procedures and policies, experience analyzing and interpreting security or investigative policies, procedures, and regulations to determine impact of new or changing policy, and experience implementing process improvements and servicing customers/partners in a fast paced environment. The selectee(s) will be responsible for thorough evaluation of all relevant financial data, mandated by policy, to make sound recommendations for appropriate actions during the execution of their duties.
SPECIAL INFO:
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)
- Polygraph Test Required
- Position Subject to Drug Testing
- Two Year Probationary Period
- Direct Deposit Required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.
Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.
NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are not eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices.
This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility in our ERecruit application.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the financial services business industry (i.e., practical application of banking procedures, accounting, analyzing and reporting statistical data, investments management, or securities trading/brokerage transactions) and/or fraud/financial crimes. 2) Experience working with ratio analysis, data mining, countering-illicit accounting practices, money laundering detection, or the identification of potential financial crimes. 3) Demonstrated knowledge of forensic auditing, investigative accounting, traditional financial auditing services, or data gathering and analysis techniques for investigative purposes. 4) Experience with working to uncover financial fraud and detection of illegal financial transactions. 5) Experience in conducting issue resolution interviews. 6) Experience working for or with other IC agencies and DoD on matters of financial anomalies, unexplained affluence, or white collar crimes. 7) Demonstrating skill in relating to all kinds of people, whether they are peers, managers, direct reports, or people outside of the organization. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1) Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Business Analytics, or related field of study. 2) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification, Certified Public Account (CPA) certification, or related financial certification. 3) Knowledge of personnel security policies, formulating and recommending security investigative requirements. 4) Knowledge of the federal clearance investigations and adjudication process within DoD and the IC.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are NOT required to submit a cover letter. The entire cover letter cannot exceed the specified limits provided in the Cover Letter field (3,000 characters). Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered. THE COVER LETTER IS RECOMMENDED BUT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION WITH THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this job opportunity in three stages:
1) All applicants will be evaluated using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria,
2) Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to determine the best-qualified candidates,
3) Best-qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through an interview process.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to provide any education information referenced in the announcement. If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education will be accepted.
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Application submission involves applying using NGA's on-line application process. Application Instructions can be found by visiting: http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
After visiting https://www.nga.mil/Careers and applying via NGA's on-line application process, applicants can follow their status via that same NGA on-line application functionality. Several other topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how long it takes can be found by visiting http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA and choosing Frequently Asked Questions.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/496191600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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