MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the primary advisor to the Assistant Director (AD) and Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) in the areas of program and administrative management that involve large, diverse and complex functions which result in significant coordination and national security impact. Responsible for the directorate's protocol functions involving high-ranking U.S. and foreign officials from outside the agency at national or international levels in highly unstructured settings. Develops and recommends the framework for the directorate's policies, programs and systems designed to increase efficiency and economy of the directorate's functions and operations. Incumbent analyzes current management and organizational practices to identify vulnerable areas of fraud, waste and abuse and develops solutions and safeguards to eliminate risks. Serves as the directorate's Protocol Director and Office Manger: Executes international bilateral and multilateral events in support of Senior Executive Service, General/Flag Officer, ambassadorial, and senior foreign representatives. Directs inter-office security logistics and develops Directorate Standard Operating Procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) Required to participate in the direct deposit program Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing. The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, is required. Qualifications Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as Experience in computers and applications for cost accounting, budget monitoring, personnel scheduling, personnel support for monitoring and tracking. Experience with the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) on networks for initiating and maintaining digital staff action packages. For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as Leading and managing the review, formulation, coordination, and execution of internal management and operating policies and procedures, provide administrative managerial services in the areas of budget, logistics, and resource management. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Administration and Management, Communication, and Security Programs Administration and Management Communication Financial Management Security Programs Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at these grade levels. Additional information A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination This position is subject to completion of 1-year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of a promotion is implied. This position requires pre-employment and periodic counter-intelligence polygraph exams. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY NOT be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY NOT be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here . For more information on veterans' preference click here . Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here ). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here . You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance. 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. SME Panel Review Human resources will review resumes for eligibility, and then forward eligible resumes to a Subject Matter Expert (SME Panel) for determination of minimum qualifications. Eligible candidates determined to be qualified by the SME Panel will be certified for further consideration. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
Administration and Management
Communication
Security Programs You can preview the Questionnaire here: Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. 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 - whet

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