OPERATIONS SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a OPERATIONS SECURITY SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Identifies and controls critical information, indicators of friendly force actions applicable to DoD military operations and USTRANSCOM global logistics movements, and incorporates countermeasures to reduce adversary exploitation of USTRANSCOM sensitive information and vulnerabilities. Develop OPSEC countermeasures specific to USTRANSCOM. Ensure the Command's OPSEC risk assessment and countermeasures are synchronized throughout the J-Directorates and Component Commands at USTRANSCOM. Aligns the joint preparation of the operational environment. The OPSEC Program Manager's coordination with the USTRANSCOM J2 Directorate will ensure threat analysis within the OPSEC cycle is fully informed when developing OPSEC countermeasures Requirements Conditions of Employment May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work when required, which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a Category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. 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: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management discretion Must obtain and maintain a Special sensitive Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606 This is a drug tested designated position Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Federal Government, DoD, Service Departments, and Command organizations that govern, interface with, and influence OPSEC responsibilities, processes and activities. Mastery level experience, knowledge and/or DoD, Military Service, or inter-agency training on Operations Security. Extensive knowledge and understanding of national, strategic, and operational consequences resulting from spillages or leaks of DoD intelligence and/or operational information, and how those consequences harmed DoD operations, planning, or standard operating procedures. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise courses of action in line with OPSEC best practices and procedures, and package for briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior leadership use and decision-making. Experience in or understanding of Intelligence Community collection, analysis, production, and feedback cycles, specifically how intelligence drives DoD operations, informs OPSEC concerns, and fits within operations in the information environment (OIE). A high degree of written and verbal communication skills; ability to negotiate complex issues; and maintain excellent interpersonal working relationships to effectively communicate with senior leaders and organizations both internal and external to the DoD. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . Additional information This is a Key position. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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: Communications
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Strategic Planning Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time . click apply for full job details

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