Security Specialist (Insider Threat)

Summary

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Duties

• This position is in the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Office of the Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Security Services (OSS). The incumbent serves as a Security Specialist expert practitioner with primary responsibilities in Insider Threat Program (ITP) operations and analysis, and Operations Security (OPSEC) program support. The incumbent performs advanced analytical, assessment, and program implementation functions supporting EXIM's compliance with Executive Order (O.E.) 13587, the National Insider Threat Policy, National Insider Threat Task Force (NITTF) Minimum Standards, NSDD-298, and applicable Intelligence Community directives Duties typically include, but are not limited to: Develops and maintains analytical products, including threat profiles, insider threat risk assessments, indicator matrices, and trend analyses. Prepares executive summaries and decision briefs for the ITPM and senior leadership that translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations. Leads and supports case management for insider threat inquiries and investigations. Serves as an expert participant in EXIM's cross-agency Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG). Conducts complex periodic insider threat risk assessments to systematically identify personnel, counterintelligence, cyber, and operational vulnerabilities, documents findings and tracks remediation actions to closure. Maintains current awareness of national-level insider threat policy developments, Intelligence Community guidance, and evolving adversary tactics. Maintains EXIM's Critical Information List (CIL) and associated indicators in collaboration with other OSS stakeholders. Conducts expert threat analysis for OPSEC purposes, integrates intelligence reporting, opensource intelligence (OSINT) findings, and counterintelligence assessments to evaluate foreign intelligence entity (FIE) capabilities and intentions directed against EXIM activities.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience analyzing insider threat, OPSEC, and security data to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop mitigation recommendations. Experience conducting security assessments, reviews, investigations, and self-inspections; developing risk assessments, analytical products, and briefings for senior leadership. Experience advising leadership and collaborating with IT, HR, legal, intelligence, and security organizations to implement security policies, procedures, training, and corrective actions. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-13 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration 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.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 09/28/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

How to apply

Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link. Applications will only be accepted online; however if you are unable to apply online, please contact the Agency Contact Person listed below. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053202 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.