SECURITY SPECIALIST (EXPEDITED SCREENING ANALYST) with Security Clearance
Duties This position is located within the Expedited Screening Center (ESC), Adjudications and Vetting Services (AVS), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Department of Defense (DoD)The ESC implements a centralized process for the screening and vetting of covered individuals requiring access to DoD and other U.Sgovernment systems, facilities, personnel, and informationThis position requires the incumbent to access classified systems/material on a regular basis, and as such, the incumbent will be required to work in officeThe purpose of this position is to serve as a Foreign Screening Analyst within the ESCTo fulfill this duty, the incumbent could work anywhere within the ESC with duties ranging from research and analysis, quality, or case managementThe incumbent must identify, resolve, and refer potential foreign influence and foreign preference concerns for individuals during background investigations, security clearance adjudications, or fitness determinationsThe incumbent is responsible for reviewing and analyzing potential international criminal activities, espionage, terrorism, or other insider threat indicators and making risk assessments in support of personnel security decisions and actionsThe incumbent is responsible for the review and quality of ESC risk assessments to ensure that they are relevant and ready for adjudication or other personnel security risk management actionsRequirements Conditions of Employmento Must be a US citizeno Selective Service Requirement:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceFor more information http:
//www.sss.govo Resume and supporting documents received by 11:
59PM EST will be consideredo This is a Drug Testing designated positiono Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C1601o Work Schedule:
Full Timeo Overtime:
Occasionallyo Tour of Duty:
Flexibleo PCS (Permanent Change of Station):
Not Authorizedo Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Non-Exempto Financial Disclosure:
Not Requiredo Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework positionThe incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.o If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcementQualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirementsSee:
Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 05/15/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the positionQualifying 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 positionYou must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 05 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibilityGenerally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experienceSpecialized experience for this position includes:
Using all source databases for research and analysisDrafting written products accurately detailing informationWorking in the fields of intelligence analysis, insider threat, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cyber-threat, or all source analysisSpecifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1Information Management:
Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems2Problem Solving:
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusionsCritically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders3Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions4Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management:
Conducts assessments on threats, hazards and vulnerabilities, determines the level of risk against missions, personnel, facilities, assets and resourcesDevelops and recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations5Writing:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audienceEducation If substituting education for experience, at the GG-07 level, you must possess a bachelor's or equivalent degreeSuperior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positionsIf substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be providedFailure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this positionForeign Education:
For further information, click on the following link:
https:
//sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for causeTherefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteriaRe-employed Annuitant:
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitantThe 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 Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial periodIf selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positionsIf selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPSSelection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive statusAll current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etcResumes should NOT include:
Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs)Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.o Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveRead the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact informationInclude dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include:
o Start and end dates (including the month and year).o The number of hours you worked per week.o The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.o Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcementYour experience needs to address every required qualificationIf your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed not referred for this positionOnce the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcementIf you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational QuestionnaireIf you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.o Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs Recommended Skills Cyber Security Operations Security Vulnerability Information Assurance Forensic Toolkits Computer Forensics Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceFor more information http:
//www.sss.govo Resume and supporting documents received by 11:
59PM EST will be consideredo This is a Drug Testing designated positiono Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C1601o Work Schedule:
Full Timeo Overtime:
Occasionallyo Tour of Duty:
Flexibleo PCS (Permanent Change of Station):
Not Authorizedo Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Non-Exempto Financial Disclosure:
Not Requiredo Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework positionThe incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.o If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcementQualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirementsSee:
Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 05/15/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the positionQualifying 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 positionYou must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 05 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibilityGenerally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experienceSpecialized experience for this position includes:
Using all source databases for research and analysisDrafting written products accurately detailing informationWorking in the fields of intelligence analysis, insider threat, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cyber-threat, or all source analysisSpecifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1Information Management:
Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems2Problem Solving:
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusionsCritically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders3Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions4Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management:
Conducts assessments on threats, hazards and vulnerabilities, determines the level of risk against missions, personnel, facilities, assets and resourcesDevelops and recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations5Writing:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audienceEducation If substituting education for experience, at the GG-07 level, you must possess a bachelor's or equivalent degreeSuperior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positionsIf substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be providedFailure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this positionForeign Education:
For further information, click on the following link:
https:
//sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for causeTherefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteriaRe-employed Annuitant:
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitantThe 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 Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial periodIf selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positionsIf selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPSSelection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive statusAll current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etcResumes should NOT include:
Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs)Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.o Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveRead the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact informationInclude dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include:
o Start and end dates (including the month and year).o The number of hours you worked per week.o The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.o Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcementYour experience needs to address every required qualificationIf your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed not referred for this positionOnce the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcementIf you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational QuestionnaireIf you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.o Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs Recommended Skills Cyber Security Operations Security Vulnerability Information Assurance Forensic Toolkits Computer Forensics Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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