Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All US Citizens

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As a SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

-Serve as the first-line supervisor for entry level through Senior Industrial Security Specialists.

-Interpret advanced principles, concepts, industrial security methodologies, use of Public Laws, Executive Law, Executive Orders, Regulations, Directives and Manuals pertaining to Industrial Security/NISP.

-Manage, monitor and evaluate complex oversight elements of Industrial Security, NISP implementation, risk mitigation strategies, and overall protection of classified information of all Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) within the AOR relative to National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance and others associated with the DoD Arms, Ammunitions, and Explosives (AA&E) Program.

-Direct and manage actions associated with complex security violation investigations, DoD IG Investigations and other inquiries involving the loss, compromise or suspected compromise of classified information.

-Manage the conduct of security review/assessment actions to appropriately identify and record vulnerabilities or instances of non-compliance to determine the level of risk within a contractor's security program, and provide timely analysis and recommendations regarding countermeasures.

- Strategic short and long-term planning, execution of operational priorities and adjustments to accomplish the DCSA mission.

-Manage the evaluation of complex business structures to identify ownership, control and potential FOCI risks associated with Facility Security Clearance (FCL) determinations, maintenance, countermeasures, and oversight actions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not 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.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two (2) years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0080/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0080/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/23/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing implementation of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), utilizing laws, regulations, policies, operational principles, and concepts associated with Industrial Security, Counterintelligence, Arms, Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E), Compliance, and Investigation to provide security oversight of contractor facilities. Adapting leadership style to a variety of situations to lead, influence, motivate, prioritize activity, monitor progress, and challenge individuals; Making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions while considering the impact and implications to National Security and recommending in depth changes and corrections for a more effective and compliant program; Overseeing conduct of surveys and security vulnerability assessments at contractor facilities that have considerable classified contract involvement and complexity of such is often enhanced by extensive foreign control and involvement.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.

2. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

3. Accountability - Fosters and ensures an environment that administers all resources in a manner that instills public trust while accomplishing the mission. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and ensures sound management processes and procedures are in place, ensuring that national interests are well served. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

4. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

5. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

How you will be evaluated

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

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• Start and end dates (including the month and year).
• The number of hours you worked per week.
• The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
• Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.