PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland . **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Initiates security clearance actions for applicants for entry into employment and for employees for retention in employment with DISA. Determines the suitability of applicants and makes appropriate recommendations to Chief of Security. Processes initial and periodic updates for Background Investigations for civilians and military personnel being considered for employment with DISA. When investigations are completed, ensures that all relevant information has been developed in accordance with requests and security regulations controlling the particular type of investigations. Aids the Chief, Security Operations Branch, in identifying and forecasting financial needs and problems for personnel security QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Specialized Experience at the GS-12 is defined as: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Processing initial and periodic background investigations, OR evaluating security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive positions, OR reviewing personnel security questionnaires for accuracy and completeness. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Salaire : $102,415 – $133,142/Per Year

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you. DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing "people programs" and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to http://www.disa.mil for more information.