Government Information Specialist with Security Clearance

Maryland

Department of the Air Force
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Duties Conducts comprehensive security declassification-classification reviews of Air Force historical records for executive order 13526 (EO). Applies legal/regulatory knowledge of governing directives to legally protect classified information pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and governing security classification guides. Performs document planning and programming recommendations/decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and/or DOD requirements. Designs and conducts complex declassification and security surveys, reviews, and research projects and provides advisory services on issues of such intensity and breadth that they require input and research from other analysts, management and subject-matter experts throughout the agency. Participates in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on substantive mission and support issues, project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated, support requirements, and the integration and advocacy of program and project objectives as it relates the mission of the Agency. Prepares briefings, correspondence, reports, and other documents for cross coordination and approval. Maintains agency automated database of security review actions for incorporation into the interagency document review database. Accurately records/tracks decisions to ensure consistent declassification determinations concerning automatic, systematic, and mandatory declassification reviews. Ensure adequate handling, storage and transfer of all classified records at all security levels to meet requirements of DODM 5200.01 Volumes 1-4, AFI 16-1401, and other governmental regulations related to security protective measures. Ensures operational aspects of the Information Security programs are followed. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see The employee must have a current Special Sensitive clearance and have or have had a Department of Energy "Q" clearance access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters. Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume At least 3 years of declassification experience is desired. The employee must have, or must obtain, certification as a Department of Energy Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewer. May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request Pre-Employment Physical Exam is required. Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) eligibility will only apply to position's GS-11 and below. Qualifications This vacancy is being re-announced. Candidates who applied for Announcement 9L-AFPC-75-FCM and/or 9L-AFPC-88-DPW must self-nominate for this Announcement in order to receive consideration. Please remember to re-submit all applicable supporting documents. Please be advised, if you have missing supporting documents or the documents are incomplete, you will not be eligible for the chosen appointment. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of pertinent classification guides, the Freedom of Information, Privacy Act to include experience with a range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important public programs and program goals and objectives, sequences and timing of key program events, milestones, and methods of evaluation program accomplishments. OR EDUCATION:Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:I have a combination of specialized experience and education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important public programs to include knowledge of pertinent classification guides, the Freedom of Information, Privacy Act and also includes knowledge of Department of Defense and implementing regulations. GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Expert analyst who has mastered the assessment and improvement of declassification reviews: (2) Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent declassification/classification guides to also includes knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Force implementing regulations. Work requires coordination with other Air Force offices and counterparts in other agencies: (3) Comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important public programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: GS-11 & GS-12: Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and National Archives and Records Administration. Skill in researching, analyzing, interpreting and applying Executive Orders 13526, Public Laws 105-261(Kyl Amendment) and PL 106-65 (Lott Amendment), the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act of1974, as amended. Skill in analyzing problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and making appropriate recommendations regarding classified records review and declassification process. Skill to identify problems and develop innovative solutions regarding the records review and declassification process. Skill to communicate orally and in writing. Skill to research and access information through the use of a personal computer or terminal. Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Knowledge of a wide range of administrative laws, policies, precedents and regulations GS-13: Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and National Archives and Records Administration. Knowledge of a wide range of administrative laws, policies, precedents and regulations. Skill in researching, analyzing, interpreting and applying Executive Orders 13526, Public Laws 105-261(Kyl Amendment) and PL 106-65 (Lott Amendment), and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Skill in analyzing problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and making appropriate recommendations regarding classified records review and declassification process. Skill to identify problems and develop innovative solutions regarding the records review and declassification process. Skill to communicate orally and in writing. Skill to research and access information through the use of a personal computer or terminal. Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Ability to maintain good working relations with a broad range of individuals from diverse backgrounds. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Ser
Date Posted: 25 June 2024
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