Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities As a Security Specialist at the GS-0080-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Security Specialist and subject matter expert in Industrial Security and may also work in one or more of the following security disciplines: Information Security, Operations Security, Security support to acquisition and Research & Technology Protection. Responsible for the management, implementation, interpretation, and development of the security program(s). Manages the day-to-day operations of assigned office and acts as a liaison with higher-level managers, subject matter experts, and customers both within and outside the Agency. Attends meetings, prepares, and presents briefings concerning issues associated with operational matters for Plans, Training and Operations. Serves as action officer for initiatives requiring coordination of Operations Branch activities. The incumbent uses knowledge of DoD directives, regulations, various security principles, concepts and methods as well as state of the art technologies to design and maintain program support that assures the protection of DTRA research and technology development efforts. Assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of DTRA security policies and procedures applicable to Agency acquisition processes. Develop programs and keeps informed of developments within assigned program responsibilities through discussions with subordinate staff, conferences with support and user organizations, and reviews of daily work accomplishments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Interprets and applies information on DoD and Federal security regulations, policies, and laws as they relate to the application of security support to Research and Technology (R&T) protection; Develops and maintains security and/or Science &Technology protection program records, implements program and maintenance evaluations at various locations; Executes Supply Chain Risk Management principles to include due diligence/security reviews in support of Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluations; Develops and provides security training, briefings and written reports to customers and leadership; Expert communication skills both verbally and written to be clear and concise which enables leaders to make informed risk based project decisions. OR You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Assist with researching information on DoD and Federal security regulations, policies, and laws as they relate to the application of security support to Research and Technology (R&T) protection; Assist with developing and maintaining security and/or Science &Technology protection program records, implements program and maintenance evaluations at various locations; Assist with executing Supply Chain Risk Management principles to include due diligence/security reviews in support of Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluations; Assisting with developing and providing security training, briefings and written reports to customers and leadership; Advanced communication skills both verbally and written to be clear and concise which enables leaders to make informed risk based project decisions. B. GS-11 Only I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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. NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Education GS-12: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. GS-11: ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional Information 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. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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 https://www.sss.gov/register/) 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 http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).