Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Assistant Director, Security Division, Suitability & Security Branch. The specialist handles the day-to-day facilitation of external coordination, collaboration, and oversight of key programs on behalf of the AOC. This includes establishing guidance, policy, plans, coordination and tracking of improvements and readiness status reporting from a law enforcement security operations center. Responsibilities The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has demonstrated knowledge and expertise involving organization and/or government security, and possesses sound security operation management fundamentals. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Special Compartmentalized Information Clearance. Duties quoted at the GS-13 level; Serves as a manager and COR for all AOC personnel and contractors assigned to the law enforcement security operations center and oversees all plans, operations and activities within the center by providing leadership and direction for a staff of skilled professionals. Manages staff within the security operations center involved in security and shall demonstrate excellent oral and written skills, well-developed managerial abilities and the capacity to lead in a fast-paced, operational environment. Works in coordination within the development and oversight of the budget and ensures that the annual budget is consistent with the requirements and priorities established by the Chief, Suitability and Security. Leads proactive, collaborative and effective communications with OCSO leadership including the Asst. Director, Security Division, AOC offices and jurisdictions, the United States Capitol Police, Senate and House Officer organizations and other stakeholders to ensure awareness and coordinated actions regarding issue, initiatives and events. Ensures implementation of approved policies, procedures, systems, and accountability for equipment and supplies. Develop and deliver senior level briefings to key stakeholders on status of threats and incidents affecting the AOC and/or Capitol complex. Reviews, condenses and evaluates open-source intelligence to determine impacts to AOC and the Legislative Branch operations and recommend steps to take to mitigate the impacts. The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance You must meet the definition of specialized experience. To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Mastery of a wide range of security and resilience policies, procedures, concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems; Conducting classes and briefings for individuals and groups on operational security topics; Developing and implementing a program to perform inspections, develop inspection reports and following-up on status of corrective actions; and Serve as a COR and manager for project security coordination contracts. To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Applying a wide range of security and resilience policies, procedures, concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems; Conducting classes and briefings for individuals and groups on operational security topics; Performing inspections, developing inspection reports and following-up on status of corrective actions; and Serving as the COR for project coordination contracts. Education Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.