Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All U. S Citizens; Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply

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

• This position devotes a minimum of twenty-five percent of its time to classical supervisory activity in overseeing the work of up to eight (8) GG14 Risk Management Branch Chiefs who each supervises and manage up to ten (10) GG07 to GG13 Risk Management Team Leads (RMTL) and Risk Management Officers (RMO), and contractor staff.
• Serve as a foremost technical expert in risk management, associated risk treatment techniques, and related processes and procedures related to the NISP and other mission areas under EV purview.
• Provide highly technical authoritative direction and feedback to government and contractor staff, other internal parties, and external parties related to risk management, associated risk treatment techniques, and related processes and procedures.
• Provides expert, authoritative advice and consultation to senior management within DCSA, to high level officials in the defense industry, vendors, and personnel in other agencies affected by the DCSA mission.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to supervisors and team leads under their control and direction and developing continuity of operations based on EV guidance. Identify areas for improvement, determine the appropriate course of action addressing the areas, and implement solutions; areas for improvement may include workflow enhancements, organizational structure changes, additional resource requests, policy changes, additional training needs, and updates to internal guidance.
• Monitors Unit metrics against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare the timely dissemination team performance metrics on a recurring basis as requested.
• Participate and serve on Agency, Department, and Executive Branch meetings and working groups on topics related to risk management by providing subject matter expertise, as necessary, and promoting the capabilities and reputation of DCSA while fulfilling Agency strategic objectives.
• Conduct studies, inquiries, and metrics reviews and analysis, as necessary, ensuring accuracy of consolidated metrics reporting prior to submission beyond DCSA and informing updates to established policies, procedures, and decisions.

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): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: 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.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals and Professional Certification within 12 months of appointment.
• incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Industrial Security Oversight Certification within 24 months of appointment.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-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 02/27/2026

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- 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:

• Advanced experience managing a portfolio, projects, programs, or systems;
• Utilizing expert knowledge of security, intelligence, and business, with proficiency in analyzing workflows, metrics/production requirements, and needs analysis;
• Advanced experience training, leading, and mentoring others;
• Demonstrates proficiency in applying vetting principles and practices to address programs, technology, organizations, or individual risk;
• Advanced experience auditing approved risk management activities or determining risk management requirement activities to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory standards and internal style guides.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. 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.

2. 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 organization goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders.

3. Developing Others- Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by inspiring and providing a learning environment of ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods, enabling employees to address skill gaps and realize their highest potential. Actively encourages and supports enhancement of a joint perspective.

4. Planning & Evaluation- 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.

5. Program Security- Employ an array of traditional, acquisition and security measures to sustain secrecy of highly sensitive United States Government programs and/or activities. Prevent unauthorized disclosure of national security program information throughout the program lifecycle.

6. Risk Management- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences.

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.

Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on.

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.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

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.

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.