Summary Area Security Officers apply general security knowledge and experience in multiple security disciplines to develop, implement, and interpret security policies and procedures for the protection of National Security. They identify security program requirements; conduct surveys; perform inspections; and monitor internal security programs. They also provide indoctrinations and debriefings and security Responsibilities ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Deputy Director (DD), Office of Security (SIS), Security and Installations Directorate is responsible for the operational execution of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide security program that protects NGA's people, facilities, and global GEOINT mission. DD/SIS leads a multidisciplinary team of government and contractor professionals, manages the office's business and resource functions and serves as a key security advisor to agency leadership. DD/SIS keeps directorate and agency leadership apprised of all evolving security issues and maintains a steady-state liaison with peer security leadership across the defense and intelligence enterprises. DD/SIS will be responsible for leading the daily operations of the Office of Security, overseeing a full range of programs including Personnel, Industrial, Physical, Information, Credibility and Assessment, and Special Programs security, and enforcing compliance with all relevant National Security Strategies, Executive Orders, and regulations across the NGA enterprise. DD/SIS drives process improvements to operationalize security and enhance the effectiveness of the security workforce through management of the office's complete business portfolio, including annual budget formulation, unfunded requirements, billet management, contract administration, and staff development. DD/SIS leads the recruitment, retention, and professional development of a highly skilled team of security professionals, and ensures cross-functional collaboration by developing and maintaining effective relationships, tailored communications, and international/political understanding on the operational environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Security Investigation SPECIAL INFO: As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. - U.S. Citizenship - Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) - Polygraph & Drug Test - Direct Deposit - Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: performance conduct; needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal service SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs. NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the @type and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility. Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Experience managing programs and/or products within security disciplines. 2. Experience managing organizational budget programs. 3. Experience collaborating with partners or customers to identify and define mission requirements. 4. Experience developing and implementing process improvement strategies. 5. Experience resolving conflicts and leading complex tasks to achieve organizational results. 6. Experience coaching, mentoring, or training others to support professional development. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience applying security concepts, principles and practices to develop, analyze, and evaluate security programs, or in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience applying security concepts, principles and practices to develop, analyze, and evaluate security, or in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Experience applying Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) policies and procedures to organizational operations. 2. Experience representing an organization and leading interagency working groups with DoW, IC, or external stakeholders. 3. Experience communicating policies and procedures to senior leaders through written products and briefings. 4. Experience managing multiple, time-sensitive tasks to meet mission requirements. 5. Experience managing government contracts. 6. Experience utilizing NGA products and services to support operations. Education Additional Information
