Senior Technical Leader -Chief /Program Protection Security and Intelligence (DC)

Summary

Chief, Program Protection, Security, and Intelligence Division for a Department of War (DoW) Special Task Force (TF), responsible for an emergency preparedness program. The TF develops and implements long-range strategic concepts, policies and plans for National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP). The TF also provides infrastructure support to governmental entities to maintain essential functions during times of crisis.

Duties

The selected individual will be responsible for: - Responsible for development, implementation, and sustainment of the organization's Enhanced Operational Support and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs supporting multiple facilities, and numerous assets employed throughout the continental U.S. (CONUS), including continuous training of over 200 assigned personnel, and hundreds of rotational personnel receiving support under the organization's mission requirements. - Responsible for organizing, codifying, and managing the organization's Specialized Sensitive Support program employing highly sophisticated measures to protect the organization's most critical assets and ensuring that: programmatic activities are consistent with DoW Policy and U.S. Code including development of all foundational and supporting documentation throughout the program life cycle; training support packages are developed and implemented through testing and evaluation of employees to meet certification requirements established in DoW policy; due diligence is conducted to periodically evaluate individual tenets of the program as considered in DoW policy. - Responsible for development and implementation of the organization's Counterintelligence program primarily focused on: conducting Insider Threat and internal incident response; investigations/inquiries of security incidents that threaten the security of the organization's information and assets; and in addition, developing/implementing the Incident Response Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed. - Develops and implements program protection plans and security strategies at various facilities. Establishes and oversees a comprehensive security program that includes Personnel Security (PERSEC), Insider Threat, Operational Security (OPSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Industrial and Information Assurance. Responsible for the physical security and access control program at various sites to preclude unauthorized access to facilities and information. Develops and implements security and awareness programs for personnel assigned to or visiting assigned sites. Analyzes, plans, and implements operational security procedures to ensure business continuity and crisis resilience in support of NS/EP and the previously identified security disciplines. - Applying highly specialized knowledge and guidance to COOP support programs. Reviewing, evaluating, and modifying TF policies, as required; - Monitoring operations to identify, develop, and refine broad-based strategies to improve the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of policy and procedures; - Developing, directing, and modifying NS/EP support focused on critical, long-range strategic emergency and mobilization policies for specialized and critical elements of supported organizations; - Providing oversight to sensitive programs and contributing directly to the development of concepts and implementation plans that receive the careful attention of senior leaders in the U.S. Government; - Serving as the senior security policy expert for specialized projects and missions, including: COOP facilities acquisition and maintenance program requirements; development of concepts and requirements for the demobilization of COOP resources and emergency action procedures to include required documentation for the control and use of facilities in the event of an emergency; and execution of interagency coordination procedures to ensure compatibility of emergency plans; - Representing the TF at meetings and conferences, advising key leadership on interagency NS/EP policies, memoranda of agreements, and operational readiness programs designed to maximize national strategic capabilities; - Evaluating, reviewing and advising key leadership on alternative operational concepts based on risk assessment and vulnerability reports of operational approaches; - Evaluating and analyzing all new and revised U.S. Government and DoD directives and regulations related to COOP and NS/Emergency Management policy to ensure consistency and compatibility with TF policy objectives; - Engaging with stakeholders, clients, and overseers about the TF mission and activities.

Qualifications and evaluation

The successful candidate should have significant experience in one or more of the following functional areas: strategic planning, leading, directing, and conducting Specialized Sensitive Support, Enhanced Operational Support, OPSEC, CI, and Program Security. The incumbent should have a demonstrated history of performing well under pressure, be capable of multitasking, and comfortable dealing with senior leaders and high-level customers. The ability to portray a positive, proactive, diplomatic and professional demeanor with interagency partners and clients is critical. The selected individual must demonstrate mastery in the five Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) core qualifications: (1) Technical/Professional Achievements, (2) Technical/Professional Development of Others, (3) Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making, (4) Continued Technical/Professional Development, and (5) Leading the Intelligence Enterprise.

How to apply

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261460

Required documents

**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS** Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority. Veterans' Preference In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement," NSA applies veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application. Acceptable documentation includes: - DD-214: "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR - Certification of Service: A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND - Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf). If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND - VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating) You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/). **Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans' preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: DISL Tier 1 - $197,200 - $209,600 Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. This position may require sudden operational and/or training deployments, with little or no advance warning provided. Employee may be subject to 24-hour on call duty. In an emergency, this service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Employee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under increased mental and physical stress. Employee must physically be able to move and assemble equipment relating to communications and operations centers. The incumbent of this position is designated as an Essential Employee for purposes of weather-related events or other short term isolated emergencies. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing. This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation.