SECURITY ASSISTANT- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

About this role

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience includes independently resolving complex personnel security clearance issues by coordinating with Wing Security Managers, DCSA Adjudication and Vetting Services, OPM, and higher headquarters. It also includes maintaining NBIS and DISS records; advising unit personnel on clearance requirements; preparing and submitting initial and periodic security investigations; reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy; and conducting local records checks to ensure personnel security data is current and correct.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in security principles. We are seeking an individual who not only meets the core requirements but also brings the following desired qualifications: Desired Experience & Skills: At least 2 years of experience in the following: Utilizing security database systems such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) for processing personnel security actions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of common and specialized security methods, rules, regulations, and principles to provide technical work and assist personnel in security administration and perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard security assignments and resolve problems.

Knowledge of procedures, forms, and information and confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information to request security investigations and submit to the appropriate government agency. Knowledge of what constitutes derogatory information, the supporting data required to complete adjudication determinations, and understanding of clearance adjudication processes and the information/criteria required.