Security Programs Manager

Full Job Description

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government.

We offer excellent work-life flexibilities.

The Management and Planning Division (M&P) advises and supports the OIG in the following areas: administrative and fiscal policy, executive resources, training, finance, quality assurance, procurement, facilities, human resources, security, and records management.

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level obtained in the public/private sector.

(Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) This experience must include in-depth skills in at least three of the following four areas; physical security, personnel security, information security, information technology security, which includes controlling access to and safeguarding classified security information; knowledge of governing Executive Orders, regulations, and national policy directives.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).

________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).

The CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP/ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.

Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

** PROBATIONARY INFORMATION:As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct; - The needs and interests of the agency; - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Major Duties:

As the Security Programs Manager, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to: Developing a multiyear Strategy and Program Management Plan to translate disaster recovery goals and objectives into effective COOP operations and activities.

Formulating long-range policies and develops and implements strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing security systems.

Analyzing and evaluating the economic impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and proposed standards, regulations, programs, and polices.

Preparing reports and/or written analyses regarding OIG security policies and positions on difficult or complex matters.

Conducting threat analyses Including the identification of a disaster's unique recovery steps, Initiates COQP related projects, identifies work recovery measures and secondary work sites for OIG functions.

Presenting briefings on security policy initiatives and project status, standards developed and solutions to critical issues and recommendations concerning long-range plans to top levels of management.

Providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.

Conducting or arranging unscheduled inspections of offices and areas during or after working hours to ensure that classified or sensitive information and material is being adequately safeguarded.

Developing a multiyear Strategy and Program Management Plan to translate disaster recovery goals and objectives into effective COOP operations and activities.

Overseeing the development of policies, procedures, and systems for creating, managing, and disposing of federal records in compliance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) guidance and OIG protocols.