Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All United States citizens, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may also apply.

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As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (SENIOR ADVISOR) you will be responsible for the following duties:

- Lead, advise, oversee and manage PVD programmatic initiatives; lead progress toward organizational goals and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments.
- Manage/provide planning, direction and leadership across the multi-disciplinary fields of personnel security.
- Lead, advise, manage, and oversee PVD projects for design and scope supporting strategic mission and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with internal and external agency executives and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment with the mission, goals, objectives and cross agency priority goals.
- Lead, organize and direct multi-cross functional small, medium and large teams responsible for both personnel security operational, human capital and workforce innovative solutions.
- Advise and execute on tasking responses, work activities, assignments and projects internal and external to the organization ensuring the effective completion of initiatives and requirements.
- Work successfully with Federal officials (both civilian and military) at various levels and exhibit the leadership characteristics of persuasion, diplomacy, mature judgment, reliability and ingenuity.

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: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) 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 12/29/2025

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 GG/GS 14 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: Expert-level experience leading and supporting projects that include high level implementation of mission planning, project design, and integration strategies; leading and supporting future developments, advancements and changes for the workforce and workforce planning; leading and directing multi-cross functional teams responsible for personnel security operational, human capital and workforce innovative solutions; advising and executing task responses, work activities, assignments and projects internal/external to the organization ensuring the effective completion of initiatives; directing and managing large multi-faceted programs with a wide variety of activities being accomplished concurrently; and ability to work successfully with Federal officials at various levels and exhibit the leadership characteristics of persuasion, diplomacy, mature judgment, reliability and ingenuity. (Experience must be reflected in resume)

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1.Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

2. 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.

3. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

4. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

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 how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the SME Resume Panel review.

EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

Competencies: Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, and Planning and Evaluating

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.