Information Security Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located in PFPA, Security Services Division, Security Administration Branch. This position serves as the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Security Program Manager for PFPA.

Predominant work involves CUI oversight for the OSD, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), and PFPA. Other work functions include various security programs.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled.

Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in 1) applying Information Security concepts and principles in identifying materials and information to recommend the level of security classification required; 2) using security methods to resolve complex security problems related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); 3) developing compliance policies and guidelines for the evaluation of incident management and violation enforcement procedures.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission..

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible".

Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Major Duties:

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Initiates, develops, ensures implementation of, monitors, and evaluates organizational compliance with broad overall policies and procedures pertaining to OSD, WHS, and the PFPA CUI.

Counsels, advises, and makes recommendations to derivative classifiers and the Activity Security Manager regarding classification of information and technology.

Provides assistance and support to senior Agency officials and the Activity Security Manager in developing and implementing compliance policies and guidelines for the monitoring and evaluation of incident management, self-inspection activities, program assessment, and violation enforcement procedures.

Develops cost estimates and sustainment costs related to the implementation of the CUI Program.