INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Serves as a Government Security Specialist responsible for the day-to-day multi-disciplined security support of classified and sensitive information as directed by the G2 Chief of Security and Intelligence. Establish, implement, and disseminate local plans, policy, and procedures aligned with current Department of Defense and Army instructions, directives, and policy. Develops and implements a comprehensive information security program, responsible for the providing guidance and direction on information security policies, processes, and procedures for C5ISR government personnel and support contractors. Responsible for the assisting Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security requirements of the assigned spaces. Oversees and manages the C5ISR Security Classification Guide (SCG) program and ensures C5ISR SCGs are compliant with policies and directives. Supports the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) program including training of PI authors, assisting with PI reports, and providing guidance direction in accordance with C5ISR policy. Collaborates with the OPSEC team on protection of classified and sensitive information. Conducts self-inspection of the Information Security program to assess program compliance and implements corrective actions as required. Implements and oversees Preliminary Inquiries (PI) and performs duties in accordance with C5ISR PI procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position may require travel away from the duty station (TDY) up to 10% of the time. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance or access for the duration of employment. This is a Drug testing designated position and the incumbent is required to complete a drug test prior to appointment and periodically thereafter DA Form 5019. This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification within their first two years of employment. Appointment is subject to completion of a three-year trial period. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DE-02 (GS-11 equivalent grade level or higher) in the Federal Service which includes: 1) Providing information technology assistance to the workforce on policy, planning, Enterprise Architecture Security, System Analysis, and Application Software; 2) Performing technical evaluations of information technology on scripting tools that help automate IT support functions (i.e. PowerShell); and, 3) Interfacing with other agencies and industry in support of the organization to manage, develop and deliver support. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: . Additional information This announcement uses the STRL direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. The C5ISR Center values diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work environment. We are committed to a learning culture that respects and leverages our differences and drives us all to be more creative, innovative and successful. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Three-year trial period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Position is designated Special-Sensitive (4) Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI). The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI) within 6 months of accepting the position. Note: A Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required for TS/SCI access and must be completed prior to hiring and periodically thereafter. This is a testing designated position. Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program). Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. 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, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must con

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