Job Details
** Security Officer (Special Access Programs)**
**Department of Defense**
** Directorate of Management (DOM)**
**Summary**
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the Security Officer (Special Access Programs) in the Joint Staff Special Access Programs Central Office (JS SAPCO) and is the technical specialist in governance, protection, and administration of SAP matters. The Incumbent develops plans, evaluates and administers Joint Staff SAP policy and ensures responsive and effective oversight for Joint Staff and Combatant Command SAPs and sensitive activities.
**Location**
1 vacancy in the following location:
+ **Duties**
As a Security Officer (Special Access Programs) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
* Provide expert advice and guidance on all staffing actions regarding operations and support of Special Access Programs (SAPs) as they affect the Joint Staff. Also serve as the principal expert representing the Joint Staff to the most senior members of program and oversight representatives for other federal national level agencies to ensure mutual understanding of objectives and proper interpretation and implementation of guidance, policies, and procedures on matters relevant to apportionment, oversight, and special access programs.
* Use wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Exercise technical oversight over all Joint Staff and Combatant Command (CCMD) DoD SAP security offices.
* Advise on all SAP governance, protection, and oversight matters. Initiate, draft, and recommend changes to policy directives and instructions to senior JS leaders and implements guidance within Joint Staff and Combatant Commands.
* Resolve classification and declassification problem areas and advise personnel on security classification requirements. Review contractor documents to ensure appropriate security clauses and language are included for SAP level access.
* As the SAP security officer, on behalf of the Chief Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), develop and maintain inspection criteria, security procedures, and standards for SAPs within the JS and CCMDs.
* Develop training plans and keep accurate records of all training performed, to include names and attendance dates of all trainees. Assess any negative trends based on SAP security violations or infractions and then develop tailored training to address deficiencies. Conduct training for JS senior leaders (CJCS, VCJS, DJS).
* Manage all aspects of Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) as the JS ACCM Program Coordinator. Develop and maintain ACCM program access control listing and conduct updates of this list as required to maintain currency. Coordinate with exercise training personnel to have exercise participants accessed to required ACCM and terminate access as required.
**Requirements**
** 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 situationally telework eligible
* COVID19: All Federal Employees must be fully vaccinated by November 22, 2021. Please see, additional information.
* Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
* Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
* Position requires frequent multi-day travel (including OCONUS), occasional overtime, and in-frequent possibility for weekend hours.
* Knowledge of the Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) process is preferred.
* Must demonstrate Core Competencies for Law Enforcement, Compliance, Security, Intelligence, and Related Occupations (OPM Competency Model dated April 2007).
** Qualifications**
**You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications. To be creditable, specialized experience must be at the next lower grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.**
*One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level:*
* Drafting and reviewing Special Access Program (SAP) operations policies, procedures and activities ensuring compliance with federal statutory regulations.
* Coordinating oversight and administrative practices to develop and implement policies and procedures of Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).
* Preparing reports and analyses on Special Access Programs (SAP) to brief high-level government and civilian officials, as well as coordinating Special Access Programs (SAP) education and training programs.
* Conducting compliance inspections of Special Access Program (SAP) investigation procedures and responsibilities for industry or Federal government.
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**
**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.
**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: .
**COVID-19: Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law. Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following:**
**Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities**: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
**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:**
* Knowledge of the Integrated Joi