Security Specialist

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Providing expert, authoritative security and protection advice and guidance to senior and agency personnel in the application of program protection, physical security and protection policies, requirements, standards and criteria, through direct interaction with system planners within the charter of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Homeland Defense Mission. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Participates in top-level agency decision-making planning meetings and exercises. Provides expert, authoritative security and protection advice and guidance to senior and agency personnel in the application of program protection, physical security and protection policies, requirements, standards and criteria, through direct interaction with system planners within the charter of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Homeland Defense Mission. Defines, coordinates and recommends a comprehensive and coherent security and program protection policy for complex weapons systems. Applies procedural security and protection methods and processes to develop policies and procedures that provide security solutions to complex problems. Provides oversight and programmatic direction over planning, definition, and development of: a Complex weapons systems protection programs, ensuring: (1) programs are based on realistic, comprehensive assessments of threat, vulnerability, and risk posed to systems; (2) consideration of national level policies and standards; (3) identification of problem areas where revisions to standards or development of new standards are required. b. Programs and projects to create/improve security policies, systems, standards, methods, and techniques to be applied throughout the life cycle of a weapons systems development or technology demonstration. Defines and coordinates security requirements for weapon systems transitioning to users for fielding or user evaluation. Serves as the technical authority for the development, coordination, implementation, management, and oversight of Electronic Security System (ESS) aspects of physical security planning, operations, and deployment. Primary responsibilities include establishment of ESS related criteria, performance of ESS applications assessments and surveys, review and validation of physical security and operations security aspects of ESS designs, formulation and acceptance of testing procedures, resolution of specialized technical hardware and software problems, and all other technical coordination required to insure successful deployment and operation of ESS projects. Determine consequences of ESS design alternatives with regard to policy/procedure requirements and make binding on-the-spot decisions in the design, acquisition, and deployment phases of ESS projects. Provides expertise in resolution of ESS operational and technical problems associated with state-of-the-art intrusion detection, access control, and video assessment technology. Conduct special studies of state-of the art ESS applications and problems that arise during design, installation, testing, and operations. Participates in teams to investigate special problems and issues dealing with planning for ESS deployment and expansions, and other issues required to solve complex technical problem areas. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS 13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 out 4 spec

Salaire : $130,987 – $197,200/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Do you enjoy challenges and seek opportunities? Are identifying problems, analyzing facts, and making recommendations some of your strong suits? Would you like to obtain the rare opportunity to participate in some of the greatest technological achievements developed? Would you like to serve your country and defend freedom in one of the most critical efforts in history? If you answered yes, then this job is for you! The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission is to develop, test, and field an integrated, layered, ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles in all phases of flight. We are seeking a prepared, talented, and motivated Security Specialist who seek challenges and opportunities. You will earn a competitive salary and enjoy outstanding benefits while working alongside some of the brightest, most motivated thinkers of our time.