Director of Security

Summary The Director for Security is responsible for developing policies and procedures for internal security within applicable federal statutes, executive orders, rules and regulations, and established department procedures; directing application of such policies and procedures throughout the department; coordinating matters pertaining to security throughout the department; and providing staff advisory services to internal security to the Secretary and officials, departmental bureaus, and offices. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Senior executives Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Clarification from the agency This position is open to Senior Executives, the Public, Federal Employees

• Competitive Service, and Federal Employees
• excepted service.

Duties Director for a leading-edge security organization responsible for a multitude of security disciplines, ensuring the protection of departmental personnel, facilities, missions, and information. Exercises department-wide staff management responsibilities for developing operational policies and procedures for personnel security, information security and the safeguarding of classified national security information (NSI), special security, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) oversight and management, industrial security, operations security, and communications security. Directs the Department's physical security program, applying risk management principles to cost-effectively employ various physical security mitigations (contract guards, federal police, electronic security systems, access controls, etc.) to mitigate the risk of an undesirable event while ensuring proper alignment with federal security requirements (e.g., E.O. 14111, Overseas Security Policy Board) associated with domestic and overseas locals. Supports the department's foreign access management program and research security activities and ensures effective implementation of and compliance with NSPM 33, whose purpose is to strengthen protections of United States Government-Supported Research and Development (R D) against foreign government interference and exploitation. Affords high-level, strategic oversight to nationwide security operations and ensures proper leadership for areas of administration, finance, and acquisition, thus ensuring the Department's security requirements are directly supported through appropriate administrative, technical, and financial resources with requisite internal controls. Serves as the department's point of liaison with agencies of federal, state, and local governments and law enforcement and external agencies in all security matters and administrative investigations/inquiries that are not under the jurisdiction of the Inspector General or the Insider Risk Management Program. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen or national. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. All Office of Security, Insider Risk, and Continuity employees, including the Director for Security, are considered Emergency Essential Employees and may be required to assist in providing essential services during an emergency, weather, or COOP event at the worksite, an alternate location, or via telework. An initial Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for federal employment at the time requested by the agency. 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. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entering on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights , for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement

• FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.

pdf (dni.gov) , (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information) Qualifications Candidates 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume•

NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES

. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images or graphics. Your resumes should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

(PTQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of large-scale security management and a record of progressively responsible leadership overseeing complex security disciplines (e.g. physical security, personnel security, SCIF management, etc.) within large, complex organizations. Proven ability to integrate and manage diverse security operations and functions, apply risk-based decision-making, and implement strategies that effectively safeguard personnel, information, infrastructure, and organizational missions in dynamic environments. Expert knowledge of, and experience in, developing and implementing security programs consistent with executive branch policies and directives; risk management and mitigation; and strategic security planning, security concepts, compliance, practices, and emerging developments in the security field. Demonstrated executive-level skill in collaborating with senior officials and leading diverse personnel and teams to provide security services, forecast organizational budgets, identifying and measuring organizational performance, and ensuring organizational goals and outcomes are achieved.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS

(ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

• This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note:

If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional information

Mobility:

Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines and may be required to sign a reassignment rights and obligation agreement.

Veterans Preference:

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Policy Statement :

http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources•

Resource Center :

https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx )

False Statements:

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last five years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Candidates 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) listed above. ECQs and PTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two-page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current

SES, OPM QRB

certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ . Required Documents A complete application includes the items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1.

RESUME:

All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 one-sided pages each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking an initial career appointment with the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES

Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:

CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS

Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.

SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

(SESCDP)

GRADUATES

Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and

OPM SES QRB

certification.

CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE

Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Most recent performance evaluation. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process . You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, ensure that your application package contains the necessary documentation, and then submit it. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process, at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912738 NEED

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• 8pm EST; Saturday and Sunday, 8am
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