The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See:
Security Administration Series 0080 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 03/10/2025
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Experience utilizing a wide range of security concepts, principles, and methodologies and skill and applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments;
- Experience with multi-functional security administration (e.g.. information, operations and industrial security) and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures;
- Experience with personnel security and reporting requirements.
- Experience with security and administrative procedures involved in granting of clearances and release of classified materials.
- Experience applying a wide range of security, technical and functional area knowledge to threat-unique mission security problems not covered by application of standard guidance or practices.
- Experience providing guidance, advice, and responding to a variety of issues and complex problems related to personnel security.
- Experience researching, updating and writing Operations Security procedures.
- Experience planning, developing, and implementing security procedures to ensure that classified material is received, transmitted, handled, stored, and accounted for from the time of receipt until dispatched, returned, or destroyed.
- Experience providing security training and ensuring personnel receive annual security refresher training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
- Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
- Security - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.