Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Education GS-12: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. GS-11: ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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 https://www.sss.gov/register/) 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. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).