Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: Current Federal employees in the competitive and excepted service; 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 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRADITIONAL REVIEWER) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct security compliance reviews at contractor facilities per federal standards.
• Conduct both technical (evaluation of technology) and non-technical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments in the Traditional Security technology area.
• Identify systemic security issues through analysis of vulnerability, configuration, and operational data.
• Review authorization and assurance documentation to confirm that the level of risk remains within acceptable parameters.
• Prepare audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings and provide recommended remediation strategies and solutions.

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.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• The incumbent must also DoD Cyber Defense Command Traditional Security Reviewer certification within six (6) months of appointment as conditions of employment.
• The incumbent is required to The incumbent is required to file and maintain a current OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, in compliance with 5 C.F.R. Part 2634.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards 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 09/25/2025

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 (GS/ GG-12) 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 the GG-13 position includes:

• Using the Traditional Security, Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Performing impact and risk assessments as part of a security team
• Preparing audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings.
• Applying risk management processes, by assessing and mitigating risks ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines for securing personnel, facilities, and information.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation: Expertise in protecting classified information and critical technologies from foreign intelligence threats.

2. Technical Security Assessments (STIGs/SRGs): Proficient in technical assessments using DOD STIGs/SRGs to identify network and system vulnerabilities.

3. Risk & Vulnerability Evaluation: Skilled in assessing technical and operational risks to identify systemic security issues.

4. Emergency Response: Proven ability to quickly develop incident response plans for high-visibility security incidents.

5. Collaborative Security Analysis: Experienced collaborating with experts to enhance security assessments and threat mitigation.

6. Clear Communication: Ability to clearly communicate complex security findings in reports and presentations.

How you will be evaluated

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

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.
Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:

• 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.

Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

• It is recommended that your resume focus on the last ten (10) years of relevant experience, highlighting accomplishments, knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate qualification for this position.

NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

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.