Clarification from the agency

See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.

**Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.**

Key highlights of the position:

Security Program Planning and Implementation

• As the AOC security expert, the specialist studies the scope of programs and operations conducted by the AOC and tenant activities.
• Assesses security vulnerabilities in terms of physical, personnel, information, critical infrastructure, continuity of operations and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinates with program managers to identify security requirements and implements methods and procedures to protect programs from security threats.
• Reviews guidelines published by national security agencies, e.g., Department of Homeland Security, National Security Agency, Department of Treasury, Federal Bureau of Investigations, etc., to develop and implement AOC’s security program. 
• Assigned as the lead for the personnel suitability program for the agency and is responsible for all policies and implementation of the program.
• Plans, designs and implements programs to provide security for the full scope of operations conducted within AOC’s facilities.
• Periodically advises AOC senior officials of the status of ongoing security program management activities, including updates of threat assessments provided by external agencies.

Program Evaluation and Compliance

• Institutes guidelines and standards for use in program evaluation and conducts periodic unscheduled assessments of security program activities across the spectrum of AOC activities. 
• Analyzes existing security programs to determine future program requirements.

Security Program Liaison and Coordination

• Maintains ongoing relationships with representatives of government security agencies.  
• Provides briefings and participates in opportunities to exchange information on new and emerging technology that effects current security policies. 
• Pursues any and all indications of threats against Capitol Complex operations and takes steps to notify clients and stakeholders of findings, make recommendations and when needed implement responses to protect life or property on the Capitol Complex from imminent danger.

Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Utilizes knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You must be able to obtain & maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security clearance.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet
one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: 

• Providing guidance and direction to security specialists on operations security policy, procedures, and directives to evaluating and validating the effectiveness and adequacy of operations security programs;
• Advising senior management or organizational leadership on the development, management and implementation of policies and procedures for information security, physical security, and personnel security of an organization; and
• Leading personnel security and suitability adjudication programs that may have an impact on the secure access of personnel, facilities and information. 

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Security Program Management - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing facilities and information, to protect sensitive and/or classified information and reduce security incidents; manage security equities (e.g., strategic, personnel, infrastructure, policy enforcement, emergency planning, and other resources); evaluates internal and external security policies and ensures consistency with regulatory requirements.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders.
• Communication – Develops (i.e., written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and/or other pertinent individuals.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).