Protective Security Operations Specialist #5437 Job in Washington DC, DC

Required Work Experience

• 5 years.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, protective intelligence analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis and security assessment processes.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, principles and current planning methods for continuity and recovery operations, and emergency management.
• Ability to conduct open-source searches.
• Familiarity with commercially available opensource software.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff and senior government officials.
• Ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to proficiently write executive summaries of threat and intelligence information.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
• Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds).

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information
  (TS/SCI) U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Email

employment@saa.senate.gov

Address

U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001