Summary About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Ft. Meade, Maryland. Responsibilities Provides expert consulting support during the acquisition planning process to ensure security is considered from the earliest stages of procurement planning and that all security requirements are fulfilled. Reviews new and proposed classified contracts to identify the level and kind or secure work to be performed in contractor/vendor facilities and the kind and extent of security protection required for the programs involved. Participates in pre-award and pricing conferences to define and assess security costs as part of the cost of doing business and assists Contracting Officers in carrying out security responsibilities. Provides orientation and advisory services to ensure contractors are familiar with the commands security program. Manages physical security requirements for the Command including Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Keeps contractor security officials informed of the status and progress of activities, that often will affect their operations as much as they affect the Command's operations. Maintains database records to capture relevant information on all contractor clearances and to facilitate contractors' initiation of classified visit requests in support of the Command's operations. Plans for and leads continuing inspections of contractor workspaces within USCYBERCOM/NSA areas where contractors are authorized to possess sensitive information to assure adherence to established security requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS". This position is in the Professional work category at the Full Performance work level within the CES Occupational Structure. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the qualification requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by -Processing and managing security requirements for classified government contracts and ensuring compliance with industrial security regulations, standards and protocols. -Assessing security risks by evaluating costs, determining clearance actions, vetting foreign influence, and recommending access to the Command's information resources based on personnel and facility evaluations. -Delivering initial and ongoing training to contractors, ensuring compliance with changing regulations, sharing threat intelligence, and managing personnel clearances. -Leading security inspections of contractor workspaces and personnel to ensure compliance, investigating violations, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities and enforce Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 19 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced In-Hire incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced Leave Accrual incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
