INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD (I&S)), Office of the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement & Security) (DDI(CL&S)). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration). This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD PPP Pilot Program. Selectee might be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Required to participate in the direct deposit program. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority. This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft, both CONUS and OCONUS. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification from the Center for Development of Security Excellence of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency within two years of appointment. Student Loan Repayment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements. Advanced leave accrual incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements. Superior Qualifications incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements. Qualifications The DCIPS occupational structure provides the foundation for managing the DCIPS pay structure. It consists of the following elements: mission categories, occupational groups, and work categories, work levels, pay band (for those DCIPS Components operating under the DCIPS pay banded structure using pay plan IA) and grades (for those DCIPS Components operating under the GG graded structure using pay plan GG), job titles, and competencies. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. It is recommended that applicants also include their hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov//faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Specialized Experience: 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. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. You may qualify at the GG-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by: 1) developing industrial security policies and procedures for release of classified material; 2) implementing long-term security and/or acquisition security policies for defense agencies and components of national intelligence; 3.) conducting research for intelligence policies to prepare recommended courses of action for senior executive approval; and 4.) preparing congressional testimony for security and acquisition plans/programs for senior level officials. 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. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional information Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'. Read more Benefits 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.