Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION) at the GS-0080-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Agency Research and Technology Protection (RTP) Security Specialist performing the full range of day-to-day duties pertinent to establishing, implementing, and maintaining the RTP Program. Responsible for the management and development of the RTP Program and liaises with higher-level managers, subject matter experts, and customers both within and outside the Agency. Assists in the identification and protection of organic and inherited Critical Program Information for the Agency and other Department of Defense and Government Agencies. Manages, coordinates, and implements program protection support services for DTRA Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) programs and projects. Develops, implements, and manages Program Protection Plans, including the conduct of program protection reviews, surveys and assessments of geographically dispersed assets, processes, facilities, exercises, and mission activities in support of RTP. Uses knowledge of DoD directives, regulations, multiple security and intelligence principles, concepts and methods as well as state of the art technologies to design and maintain program support that assures the protection of DTRA research and technology development efforts. Prepares written products and communicates results to Agency senior leaders, higher-level managers, customers, and peers. Coordinates with subject matter experts in developing appropriate security language requirements and risk mitigation language requirements for solicitations and statements of work in support of program protection efforts. Implements and oversees program protection education, training, and awareness for Agency personnel engaged in RDA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13 Grade Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Experience applying DoD and Federal security regulations, policies, and laws to function as technical authority for Research and Technology Protection and make key decisions on behalf of the office to ensure necessary protection methods are identified for implementation. Experience integrating program protection support practices, counterintelligence activities, operations security, intelligence, planning, and technology developments to effectively develop, maintain, and/or update security and/or Science and Technology protection program records and to advise agency officials on best security practices. Experience developing and providing security trainings and briefings for varying audiences, and in preparing written reports and assessments for key decision makers. Experience communicating, both verbally and in writing, to succinctly articulate program protection policies and procedures to enable leaders to make informed risk-based project and/or program decisions. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The 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 Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).