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 USCYBERCOM - Ft. Meade. Responsibilities Provides technical oversight and manages resources to assure key, safe, and physical security assessments/requests are completed in a timely manner, as dictated by defined standards. Leads the conduct of all physical security inquiries. Conducts counseling sessions with affiliates regarding all physical security violations. Provide expert advisement and guidance to Command personnel and leadership on SCIF accreditation processes and requirements, in coordination with accrediting officials. Provides first level supervision and directs daily operations of civilian, contractor and military employees. Collaborates and consults with contractors to initiate the full range of measures necessary to bring facilities and security-related business processes up to established standards. 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 work spaces within USCYBERCOM/NSA areas where contractors are authorized to possess sensitive information to assure adherence to established security requirements. Performs periodic reviews of facilities and the personnel working there to assess contractors' implementation of physical controls and business processes to protect against espionage and simple "leakage" of classified and sensitive information. Makes substantive contributions to after-action reports and assessments, drawing on lessons learned to identify and make recommendations for noted deficiencies or vulnerabilities. Ensure Physical Security programs, to included but not limited to Anti-terrorism/force protection, SCIF inspections, foreign partner access, etc are established and maintained. Supervise mission requirements to ensure all applicable physical and industrial security requirements are maintained at highest standards. Prepares required reports and ensures the Division's and contractors' consistent compliance to all industrial security management processes. Reviews security incidents and assists in determining appropriate corrective actions. 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". 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 experience 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. This position is in the Senior/Management Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of 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 one year of experience ensuring compliance with physical security requirements/regulations to prevent physical security violations; oversight of SCIFs inspections and accreditations to identify security vulnerabilities; ensure Physical Security programs, to included but not limited to Anti-terrorism/force protection, SCIF inspections, foreign partner access, etc are established and maintained; provide oversight of all internal and external classified government contracts to ensure compliance with national industrial security protocols and regulations. 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 Physical Security & Law Enforcement Career Field position.. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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, Retention, and/or Relocation incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
