Personnel Security Specialist

Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartment Information Access (TS/SCI)

Pay Range GG-07 ($50,643 - $65,831)

Pay Range GG-09 ($61,947 - $80,532)

As a Personnel Security Specialist for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), you will join a dynamic team. DCSA’s DoD Adjudication, (ADJ) (also referred to as Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF), is the sole authority to determine security clearance eligibility of non-Intelligence agency DoD personnel occupying sensitive positions and/or requiring access to classified material including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The DoD CAF customer base includes all military service members, military applicants, civilian employees, and consultants affiliated with DoD, to include the staff of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, the Congressional Budget Office, the United States Capitol Police, selected judicial staff, DoD personnel at the White House, and contractor personnel under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The CAF executes its mission in accordance with appropriate laws, DoD regulations and policy.

Requirements:

· Reviews, evaluates, and resolves routine adjudicative actions. Determines or makes a recommendation whether or not the granting, denial, or revocation of a clearance is in the best interest of national security. Uses "whole person" concept when making such recommendations. Under HSPD-12, the incumbent reviews security related information and makes a recommendation on whether or not an individual is eligible for access to DoD controlled facilities and information systems.

· Determines the sufficiency of personnel security investigations. Resolves situations complicated by discrepant or insufficient data, evidence, or testimony by initiating requests for (any of the following): additional investigations, drug/alcohol evaluations; medical/psychological evaluations; credit reports; military records; and/or subject interviews. Analyzes the results of subsequent investigations and makes a recommendation to grant, deny, or revoke a security clearance.

· Documents all personnel security determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems.

· Uses computer software such as analysis tools to research and facilitate work. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments. Maintains an Adjudicator Experiences Checklist.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

3. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

4. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

5. Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

This position is part of a developmental program leading to GG-12.

Education Requirement:

If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. If substituting education for experience, at the GG-07 level, you must possess a bachelor's or equivalent degree.

For the GG-09 level, a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.

For GG-09 positions, specialized experience could be substituted for with education.

Additional Conditions of Employment

· Employee must obtain and maintain the DoD Personnel Security Adjudicator Professional Certification within 2 years of placement and

· If applicable, obtain the Due Process Credential within 6 months of completing all requisite training and experience as a condition of employment.

· The DoD Personnel Security Adjudicator Professional Certification must be maintained during every 2 year period following initial certification.

Conditions of Employment

· Must be a US citizen

· Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov

· Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered

· This is a Drug Testing designated position

· Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601

· Work Schedule: Full Time

· Overtime: Occasionally

· Tour of Duty: Flexible

· PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized

· Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

· Financial Disclosure: Not Required

· Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

· The DoD Personnel Security Adjudication Professional Certification and Due Process Credential will be maintained by completing 100 Professional Developmental Units (PDUs) every two years following the Initial certification.

Current DCSA Employees are not eligible to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be invited to attend this event. To be considered for an interview, resumes must be received by COB December 4, 2022 and sent to: dcsa.quantico.dcsa.mbx.hr-recruit@mail.mil. If applying outside of Linked In: In the subject line, only include Personnel Security Specialist, GG-0080- 07/09. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action). (Please note that this mailbox is specifically designated for this hiring event. Do not forward any additional information or submit inquires to this mailbox after December 3.)