Job Description
Summary This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.
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As a SECURITY SPECIALIST at the GS-0080-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Manage Insider Threat case assessment actions, provides administrative oversight, coordination, and Insider Threat analysis.
- Lead and coordinate teams and projects in collecting, reviewing, interpreting, and analysis of employee related data identifying behavior potentially indicative of an Insider Threat.
- Collect, review, interpret, correlate, and analyze employee (i.e. military, civilian, and contractors) related data to identify behavior potentially indicative of an Insider Threat to national security information, operations, facilities, or command's resources.
- Research and interpret federal laws and regulations, policies, and procedures to advise on the intent and application of concepts and principles to individual situations in Insider Threat Program.
- Provide oversight, coordination, and management of security and Counterintelligence (CI) activities to include: security assessments, CI inquires, and computer activity analysis in an integrated manner to successfully identify and neutralize the Insider Threat.
- Work jointly with external organizations to develop and obtain information to support analysis of behaviors for the Insider Threat assessments. Maintains close working relationship with the DOD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC).
- Develop, prepare, and present analytic assessments of identified anomalies' behaviors in support of the Threat Assessment Team (TAT).
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Conditions of employment - Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management discretion
- The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance
- This is a drug testing designated position, the incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of established entrance on duty.
- Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
- Managing Insider Threat case assessment actions, providing administrative oversight, coordination, and Insider Threat analysis.
- Leading and coordinating teams and projects in collecting, reviewing, interpreting, and analysis of employee related data identifying behavior potentially indicative of an Insider Threat.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
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Other Notes: Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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.
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