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Security Specialist

Full Time
$99,200 – $128,956 Per Year
Closing on Dec 18, 2024

Location:
Virginia, Fort Belvoir
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
04/12/2024
End Date:
18/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Military spouses Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Defense Contract Audit Agency

Are you looking for an inclusive and employee-friendly work environment, challenging assignments, specialized training and generous benefits? At DCAA you’ll find all this in a progressive organization dedicated to continuous improvement. DCAA is ranked in the top third of the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.” Join the elite cadre of professionals who have made DCAA their employer of choice. You will be providing a unique service to your country and making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere!

Job summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Major duties

Provides operational Anti-terrorism (AT), Emergency Management (EM), and Physical Security (PS) support to DCAA Headquarters, Regions, and Corporate Audit Directorate. Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to Region and CMO Commander/Directors. Implements and administers the AT/Emergency Management, Physical Security assessment program for assigned organizations. Researches and recommends equipment and systems that safeguard classified information, critical infrastructure, personnel, materials, and other assets. Conduct inspections/assessments to identify AT/Physical Security program weaknesses and asset vulnerabilities. Documents results, develops remedies and reports recommendations to senior leadership. Provides advisory services to management concerning the application or interpretation of security policies, rules, regulations, procedures and practices related to the AT/Physical Security programs. Leads and/or participates in AT/Emergency Management, Physical Security related forums. Serves as Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTR) for assigned AT/Physical Security projects. Implements and tracks policy compliant AT/Physical Security education and awareness programs.

Qualification

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience: Provides operational Antiterrorism (AT), Emergency Management, and Physical Security (PS) support management (i.e. DCAA Headquarters, regions, and CADs); develops programs, conducts and documents risk assessments, and tracks policy compliance; implementing comprehensive assessment programs (i.e. AT/Emergency management, physical security), conducting vulnerability and (PS) inspections to identify weaknesses, documenting findings, results, and recommendations in formal reports for senior managers; Identifies, reports, manages, and tracks resource requirements and resource expenditures through the acquisition life cycle of projects. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Evaluations

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Competencies: Communication Security Security Concepts, Principles and Practices Technical Competence Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil