Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary As a Senior Security Specialist serving as Program Security Officer (PSO) in the Office of Protective Services, you will be responsible for providing agency-wide oversight and guidance over all aspects of Special Access Program (SAP) security at locations across the United States. You will ensure compliance with extremely stringent security requirements, determine risks to SAP-level CNSI, identify mitigations, and assess and prioritize cost of risk mitigation measures. Learn more about this agency Duties Designated as the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) for Special Access Program (SAP) operations under the NASA SAP Coordinating Official (SAPCO). Oversees security management and execution of security policies/requirements for NASA SAP programs. Works with Government Program Managers to develop, implement, and enforce security programs that protect all facets of SAP. Provides security subject matter expertise and nationwide oversight to ensure compliance with established policies/procedures. Provides nationwide oversight to SAP Security Officers (GSSO) and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) supporting NASA mission efforts. Conducts or verifies that NASA sponsored SAPFs are properly inspected for security compliance. Applies risk management principles to SAP security architectures and environments. These principles include Identifying, characterizing, and assessing threats and the vulnerability of critical assets to specific threats. Determines risks and identifies ways to mitigate risk. Assesses cost and resources to mitigate risk and prioritizes risk mitigation measures based on a strategy. Analyzes threat and/or Intelligence information and coordinates highly sensitive and specialized investigations. Requirements Conditions of employment This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section** You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation. If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement. Qualifications Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Performing facility security reviews and ensuring physical and technical security construction requirements that detect, deter, or neutralize threats involving espionage, sabotage, or terrorist activities have been met; Reviewing and approving site-specific security products, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Operation Security Plans, or Security Plans for Test; Identifying, resolving, or overseeing the resolution of security related issues to improve security posture. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position - Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/. Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit. Probationary Period You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.