Summary This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Security Specialist, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of DOE IN Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and providing subject matter expertise to the DOE complex. Responsibilities This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a full performance level GS-14, Supervisory Security Specialist, you will: Perform supervisory and program management responsibilities for the Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Special Security Officer (DOE IN-SSO) Program by ensuring all accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) are maintained in accordance with DOE and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) policies and procedures. Plan work and set goals to be accomplished by subordinates; sets security management priorities of effort for the protection of national level programs from concept through research and development, procurement and production, distribution and maintenance. Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the effective and efficient day-to-day operations of DOE-IN Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Represent Department of Energy (DOE) SCI Program at internal and external meetings, councils, working groups, and interagency committees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following Participating in surveys, audits, inspections, and performance tests to ensure adherence to security rules and regulations. Analyzing intelligence directives, offering feedback, recognizing modifications, or proposing solutions to senior leadership on complicated matters. Collaborating closely with other offices and agencies to guarantee all security requirements are satisfied. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.