This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Thank you for your interest in a Security Specialist (R&T Program Protection) position with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. A. GS-11: I possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. My creditable specialized experience includes: Assisting with the research of DoD and Federal security regulations, policies, and laws to implement, interpret, and monitor security support for the Research and Technology Protection Program; assisting with the interpretation of program protection support practices, counterintelligence activities, operations security, intelligence, planning, and technology developments to develop, maintain, and/or update security and/or Research and Technology Protection Program records and to recommend best security practices; assisting in developing and providing security trainings and briefings for varying audiences, and in preparing written reports and assessments for decision makers; advanced skills in communicating both verbally and in writing to support program protection policies and procedures. B. GS-11: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) C. GS-11: I possess a combination of education and experience as listed in A and B above. D. GS-12: I possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. My creditable specialized experience includes. Interpreting and applying information of DoD and Federal security regulations, policies, and laws to implement, monitor, and assess security support for a Research and Technology Protection Program; Interpreting program protection support practices, counterintelligence activities, operations security, intelligence, planning, and technology developments to develop, maintain, and/or update security and/or Research and Technology Protection Program records and to recommend best security practice; Developing and providing security trainings and briefings for varying audiences, and in preparing well-written reports and assessments for key decision makers; Expert communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to succinctly articulate program protection policies and procedures to enable leaders to make informed risk-based project and/or program decisions. E. I do not possess the required specialized experience to qualify for this position. 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (R&T PROGRAM PROTECTION) at the GS-0080-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Security Specialist supporting the Research and Technology Protection Support Office. Performs day-to-day operations and activities supporting Research and Technology Protection efforts for the Agency. Participates in Integrated Project Assessment Teams assessing DTRA research and technology programs to determine the presence or absence of essential or enabling technologies. Conducts foreign participation security reviews and provides program security guidance. Uses knowledge of DoD directives, regulations, multiple security and intelligence principles, concepts and methods as well as state of the art technologies to support the protection of DTRA research and technology development efforts. Prepares written products and communicates results to Agency leaders, higher-level managers, customers, and peers. Coordinates with Agency, other U.S. agencies, military services, and state, local, and tribal partner to resolve security concerns and to improve the Research and Technology Protection Program. Conducts security education, training, and awareness for Agency personnel.