Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current permanent competitive service Department of Defense (DoD) employees. Veterans eligibilities include Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). People wiht Disabilities, Schedule A (PWD). Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP), PPP Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and PPP Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (INSIDER THREAT) at the GS-0080-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a technical expert for the Insider Threat Program, responsible for the analysis of data from various sources to identify anomalous behavior and potential threats. Utilizes User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tools, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and other data analytic platforms to detect and flag potential insider threat indicators.
• Conducts complex inquiries and preliminary investigations into potential insider threat matters. This involves correlating data from multiple sources (e.g., personnel records, system logs, security reports, and counterintelligence data) to assess the credibility and severity of a potential threat.
• Prepares detailed reports of analysis and inquiries, documenting findings and providing recommendations for further investigation or other mitigating actions. Liaises with counterintelligence (CI) investigators, law enforcement, and other security professionals to transition cases when established thresholds are met.
• Maintains deep knowledge of cyber attacker methodologies and intrusion stages to recognize patterns and correlate incident data to specific vulnerabilities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the organization's Insider Threat Program policies and procedures.
• Formulates and recommends changes to policies, standards, and procedures based on new threats, technologies, or regulatory requirements. Establishes criteria for identifying and analyzing trends in security violations and measures program effectiveness.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on insider threat matters, providing authoritative advice and guidance to senior leadership, program managers, and other personnel. Represents the organization in working groups, committees, and conferences related to insider threat.
• Conducts comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments of systems, processes, and personnel to identify potential avenues for exploitation by an insider.
• Analyzes proposed changes in mission, organizational structure, or technology to assess their impact on the insider threat posture. Recommends security controls and countermeasures to mitigate identified risks.
• Coordinates with IT and cybersecurity personnel to ensure that system and network hardening techniques are in place and effective against insider threats.
• Develops and delivers insider threat awareness training and education programs for the workforce.
  This includes initial briefings for new personnel, annual refresher training, and specialized training for supervisors and personnel in critical or sensitive roles.
• Creates and disseminates awareness materials (e.g., newsletters, posters, briefings) to promote a culture of security and vigilance throughout the organization.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET w/SCI security clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required- 10% CONUS/OCONUS. Valid Passport is required.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.
• May be subject to random DoD counterintelligence scope polygraph if assigned to programs or duty locations requiring such.
• Incumbent must possess the SPeD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or obtain the certification within 24 months of hire and maintain annual certifications thereafter.
• Incumbent must possess the Counter-InTP Fundamentals and Analysis certifications within 24 months of hire and maintain annual certifications thereafter.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Conducting independently insider threat, security, counterintelligence and/or force protection briefings to senior leadership.
• Providing security, insider threat and counterintelligence support to Department of War operations and activities.
• Conducting research and analysis on matters of insider threat, security, counterintelligence or force protection concern.
• Conducting insider threat, security, counterintelligence and/or assessments in reference to risk management.

How you will be evaluated

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

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.