The position is located in the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of Security.
The incumbent of this position is primarily responsible for conducting risk assessments directly related to the management of personnel security, serves as LIG advisor on security issues, security policies, and evaluation of the overall LIG personnel security posture. The incumbent is physically located in the OIG Security Office and reports directly to the Director of Security.
Summary
The position is located in the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of Security.
The incumbent of this position is primarily responsible for conducting risk assessments directly related to the management of personnel security, serves as LIG advisor on security issues, security policies, and evaluation of the overall LIG personnel security posture. The incumbent is physically located in the OIG Security Office and reports directly to the Director of Security.
The incumbent functions as personnel security technical authority in performing security clearance-related assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to security problems not readily susceptible to treatment by accepted procedures. The incumbent serves as a senior security specialist primarily responsible for the overall formulation, development, application, and management of personnel security policy, procedures, systems, and programs involving the loyalty and reliability of LIG employees.
The incumbent routinely makes determinations regarding the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in positions requiring collateral security clearances up to and including Top Secret and below. In addition, the incumbent makes security clearance determinations for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites, etc.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the personnel security program within the LIG, reviewing requests for security clearances and special accesses, interviewing nominees or applicants, applying DoD and/or OIG regulations regarding the type of personal security check required (i.e., national agency check, specials background investigation, etc.) and requesting and investigation from the appropriate organization.
Tasks performed include independently evaluating the sensitivity determination for each position as described by management based on a "need-to-know" basis. Determines information access requirements; and negotiates with organization managers to keep at a minimum the number of position for which access to National Security information is required. Develops and implements procedures and criteria for determining the sensitivity of positions; and determining whether special investigative requirements apply.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.Position has been designated as Special Sensitive.
Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information security clearance.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated
Qualifications
Knowledge in security technical authority in performing security clearance related assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to security problems.
Knowledge of overall formulation, development, application, and management of personnel security policy, procedures, systems, and programs involving the loyalty and reliability of employees.
Ability to make determinations regarding the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in positions requiring collateral security clearances up to and including Top Secret and below.
Experience in making security clearance determinations for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites, etc.
Education
No education requirement for this position.
Additional information
As a Federal employee, incumbent may elect health insurance, life insurance, participate in the Federal retirement system, and will receive Sick and Annual leave benefits.
The OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume.
All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
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Next steps
You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of:
1) receipt of your application;
2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and
3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DODIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of:
1) receipt of your application;
2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and
3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
