Security Officer (Special Security Officer)

Office Of The Chief Administrative Officer

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 143913 - 187093

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Administration.

This position is currently located in Washington DC; however the duty location is expected to relocate to Alexandria Virginia. The selected applicant may be required to report the Washington DC location upon entry on duty and later transition to reporting to Alexandria Virginia.

Duties

HUDs Mission
The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality affordable housing expanding the housing supply and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural tribal and urban communities across the country.

HUD gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Its Office of Administration (OA) Office of National Security (ONS) propels that mission by safeguarding personnel assets and mission-critical operations through strategic collaboration with key leaders and critical stakeholders enabling proactive risk mitigation and reinforcing mission assurance in support of long-term national security objectives.

Envision what the government of the future should be: agile responsive efficient accountable. ONS is making that vision a reality every day because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today.

Successful candidates to this specialized team will be versatile leaders who:

* Serve as the Departments principal authority for Special Acess Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security
* Thrive in providing senior leaders guidance on risk and compliance translating complex security requirements into practical mission-enabling decisions
* Are ready to lead enterprise-wide SCI and SAP governance
* Have a passion for engaging with Intelligence Community (IC) and oversight partners representing the Agency with credibility on SAP SCIF and classified program matters
* Welcome opportunities to shape and modernize the Departments classified posture strengthening SCIF operations SAP controls and long-term intelligence infrastructure

If you are passionate about good government excited about innovating craving technology solutions and want to have fun while having an impact--HUDs OA ONS is the place for you!

As a Security Officer (Special Security Officer) you will:

Serve as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure in accordance with ICD 703 by ensuring only duly authorized and indoctrinated personnel access SCI in properly accredited facilities over approved networks. Protect highly defined information materials equipment or processes by applying specifically tailored security criteria.
Investigate and analyze a broad range of unusual SCI Security problems questions or conditions associated with handling processing storing or discussing SCI or questions related to national SCI programs.
Oversee and manage the lifecycle requirements of HUDs SCIFs facilitates the granting and removal of personnel accesses manages the scheduling of all SCIF events executes SCI indoctrinations and debriefings issues SCI courier cards remediates and investigates SCI security incidents and ensures the successful opening and closing of SCIF during normal and abnormal operations.
Oversee ICD 705 accreditation and lifecycle requirements of HUDs SCIFs including SOPs Emergency Plans Fixed Facility Checklists TEMPEST checklists (as needed/required) Co-Utilization Agreements (as needed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Construction Security Plans alarm system testing and response documentation and SCIF Self-Inspections.
Supply technical expertise on Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System requirements during any/all SCIF construction.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

The official duty station for this position until relocation to Alexandria VA will be in Washington District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action including removal.

Key Requirements:

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
May obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Please refer to Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Developing coordinating and implementing security policies plans and procedures to safeguard classified and sensitive information intelligence sources and methods Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) personnel and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) in compliance with Interagency Security Committee (ISC)
standards; AND
- Applying applicable laws regulations and standards including ISC standards to effectively manage security operations; AND
- Responding to and investigating security incidents breaches or suspicious activity; AND
- Utilizing security expertise to safeguard sensitive information materials equipment and operational processes.

Selective Factor: Must have a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement if applicable:
For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Relocation incentive will not be paid.
Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations including restrictions on working in a real estate related business and having Section 8 tenants along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions please visit ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Administration.This position is currently located in Washington DC; however the duty location is expected to relocate to Alexandria Virginia. The selected applicant may be required to report the Washington D...