The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD (I&S)). This position is placed within the Industrial Security Directorate and reports to the Assistant Director for Industrial Security (AD, IS).
Summary
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD (I&S)). This position is placed within the Industrial Security Directorate and reports to the Assistant Director for Industrial Security (AD, IS).
As the SENIOR ADVISOR, INDUSTRIAL SECURITY, NATIONAL AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL, you will
Serve as the technical advisor on Industrial Security classified information technology (IT) and operations associated with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Specifically, exercise delegated authority to authorize, oversee, and inspect nearly 5,400 classified IT systems resident in industry and holding and safeguarding classified government information.
Advise the Assistant Director, Industrial Security (AD, IS), on field objectives; performance metrics; monitoring and evaluating all aspects of field performance of risk based industrial security oversight; and managing implementation of quality assurance, training, authorization, and oversight of industry classified systems.
Provide expert policy and procedural advice to the AD, IS, on DCSA and USCYBERCOM missions related to classified IT system compliance.
Manage and ensure the implementation of a NISP IT Quality Assurance program in the implementation of field products and services.
Advise Senior DCSA Staff and OSD officials on the Authorization process for contractually- required information systems in industry that process classified information.
Oversee and provide technical direction for the regional authorizing official's implementation of the assessment and authorization process for classified industry information systems.
Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered
This is a Drug Testing designated position
Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C 1601
Tour of Duty: Flexible within Agency policy
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized
Supervisory Position: No
Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: OGE-278e, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, is required
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
This position is designated Special Sensitive, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
The incumbent may be subject to a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
The incumbent may be subject to a one-year DISL trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
This position may require occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) and/or local travel.
This position is designated as Mission Essential.
COVID19: Please see additional information.
Qualifications
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to 2 pages per technical qualification.
1. Expert knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in the laws, directives and regulations and implementation and oversight of all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, and industrial security-related policies for industry.
2. Expert knowledge of cyber and DoD regulations, procedures, policies, and processes, as well corporate organizational structures, functions, goals, and missions. This includes professional knowledge related to Cyber operations and demonstrated expertise in overseeing or implementing the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) Program and the relevant USCYBERCOM procedures and policies.
3. Demonstrated experience leading within a large complex organization with multiple missions and functional support requirements, and demonstrated experience leading an organization or function through difficult transformation.
4. Mastery of a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques to understand, respond to, and solve complex security- related requirements and problems within large, geographically dispersed organizations.
Incumbent must meet certification requirements established within DoD 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III and Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred). If not already certified, incumbent must attain certification within six months of assignment to this position. Failure to receive the appropriate certifications will result in removal from this position.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
COVID19 - To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
Joint Duty Credit: All DCSA executive level positions require Joint Duty Credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any rotational assignment assignment to another IC component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) that was at least at the GS/GG-11 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and that it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty credit. Note: Employees without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. DCSA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.
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.
Eligibility 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 evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, for quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process.
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.
Eligibility 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume- Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. Technical Qualifications- Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each technical qualification.
3. Standard Form (SF) 50- If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure.
4.Veteran's Documents- If applying using veteran's preference you must submit your DD214 showing character of service (SERVICE-2 OR MEMBER-4) or Statement of Service that includes a character of service, and if claiming Disabled Veteran preference, you must also submit an SF-15 Form and VA letter AB-4 showing final percentage.
5. Joint Duty Credit Information- If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs).
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in Required Documents section.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
Note: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume- Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. Technical Qualifications- Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each technical qualification.
3. Standard Form (SF) 50- If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure.
4.Veteran's Documents- If applying using veteran's preference you must submit your DD214 showing character of service (SERVICE-2 OR MEMBER-4) or Statement of Service that includes a character of service, and if claiming Disabled Veteran preference, you must also submit an SF-15 Form and VA letter AB-4 showing final percentage.
5. Joint Duty Credit Information- If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs).
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in Required Documents section.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
Note: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
