INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (DISCLOSURE)

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and executing multiple security programs designed primarily to protect national security against multiple threats such as unauthorized disclosure of classified information to foreign governments, unauthorized release of Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and espionage.

Duties

• As a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (DISCLOSURE) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Developing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the status of the Component programs at all Joint Staff locations. Receiving, analyzing, and responding to all actions and requests for foreign disclosure sent to the Joint Staff. Coordinating with Foreign Disclosure Officers at Combatant Commands and Military Services to ensure consistency of policy application and development of improvements or enhancements to foreign disclosure practices and procedures. Providing expert advice to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Directors, Vice Directors, and Joint Staff personnel regarding National Disclosure Policy requirements. Conducting special studies, research and evaluations such as business case analysis, cost/benefit analysis and risk analysis to improve policies and techniques in order to gain cost efficiencies and increased operational effectiveness of Joint Staff Foreign Disclosure and Foreign Visits.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service: Leading policy development for foreign disclosure and foreign visits. Serving as the technical authority on the disclosure of classified military information to foreign governments and international organizations. Applying expert knowledge of federal laws, Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives, Intelligence Community Directives, and DoD and other federal and military technical standards governing foreign disclosure programs and policy requirements to develop and provide policy guidance. 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053823. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d