Security Officer (Research & Development Program) with Security Clearance

Duties As a Security Officer (Research & Development Program) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversight and management of the accreditation, operation , transition and/or termination of SAP activities at defense industry and mission partner locations. Serves as an OPSEC Coordinator, creating, assessing, and implementing OPSEC requirements for their Technical Office programs. These duties also include reviewing, assessing, and making public release recommendations IAW Public Release policies. Responsible for developing security guidance in the conduct of contract solicitations, awards, execution, and termination for DARPA S&T programs. In addition, the PSO must support DARPA contract source selection processes through professional analysis, risk management, and recommendations regarding proper solutions to program security requirements. Assesses emerging critical technologies and makes recommendations regarding possible technology protection courses of action through the analysis and categorization of information and programs as fundamental research, controlled unclassified information (CUI), collateral, or special access program. Responsible for understanding, assessing, and providing recommendations to the DARPA Foreign Disclosure Officer regarding DARPA International Cooperation and DoD project agreements/arrangements with foreign partners. The PSO is responsible for drafting Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters and Program Security Instructions for these agreements/arrangements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible This is a drug tested designated position Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector): Knowledge of the implementation, execution, and application of S&T security policies and processes including, but not limited to, information, industrial, international, personnel, physical, operational, communications, operations, and special access program/compartmented program security disciplines, coupled with research technology program protection, program protection, critical program information identification, horizontal protection, the application of risk management principles, and execution of sensitive test activities. Develop and coordinate technology transfer agreements and security agreements to support transition of S&T/RDT&E programs to the acquisition and operations communities. Knowledge, understanding, and application of current program security Executive Orders, DoD Directives, Public Laws and other policies and procedures supporting the establishment, management, reporting and conduct of DoD acquisition, Science & Technology (S&T) or Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs at all levels of classification, to include fundamental research, controlled unclassified, collateral, and Special Access Programs (SAPs). Knowledge of the requirements and processes for approval of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or SAP Facilities (SAPFs) and SAP information technology certification & accreditation at cleared contractor locations. Experience in security incident management, including initial containment and reporting, risk analysis, recovery actions, and long-term mitigation and corrective actions to minimize impacts to safety, security, and program cost/schedule/performance. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the DoD basic qualifications requirements. See: for DoD qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS section of this announcement by the close of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Experience in biological technologies (familiarity with biological processes, technologies, and manufacturing opportunities) is desireable. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov Benefits Help 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. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Benefits Help 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present"). For additional information see: What to include in your resume. 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 the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documenta