Lead Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Security Specialist

This position is located in the Infrastructure Security Division which focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community which includes private sector owners operators and employees; State local tribal and territorial officials; and other Federal agencies.

Typical work assignments include but are not limited to:

• Leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/ counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) subject matter expert (SME) efforts to advance CISAs BeAirAware program by setting content priorities producing integrated threat and legal/regulatory analysis and advising leadership on program decisions.
• Serving as a principal advisor to internal and external stakeholders on UAS risk vulnerabilities airspace restrictions detection technology considerations and applicable legal/regulatory constraints.
• Building and managing strategic partnerships and representing CISA in interagency and external forums.
• Leading development and delivery of UAS security briefings and training programs.
• Developing implementing and overseeing processes for coordinating flight restrictions for large public gathering events and critical infrastructure.
• Independently developing memos briefing materials and talking points for internal stakeholders and CISA leadership.

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment if required.
• Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• DHS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check a review of financial issues as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather protests and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws rules and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752 as applicable).
• This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISAs Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.

Do NOT copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience in your own words.

To be considered minimally qualified for this position you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify at the GS-13 grade level if you have:
EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties:

1. Leading programs policies or operations involving unmanned aircraft systems drones or counter-unmanned aircraft systems;
2. Analyzing emerging threats security concerns or policy changes related to critical infrastructure or public gathering security; and
3. Presenting information such as security guidance training briefings or reports to internal or external audiences.