Security Specialist

1-year reimbursable assignment with the option to extend for 12 months This opportunity is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position. DHS Intelligence & Analysis Security Specialist Series Requested: 0080 Security Clearance: TS/SCI- CI Poly Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed. Major duties: Researching, analyzing, and incorporating security policies and procedures, threats to security and other relevant topics for inclusion in training materials and security awareness. Develops comprehensive and ongoing security awareness and self-inspection programs. Administers a multi-faceted security awareness program consisting of briefings, directives, computer-based training, audio-visual presentation and incorporates discrepancies/findings identified during self-inspections and compliance reviews. Developing and maintaining databases to effectively manage the tracking of all State and Local security clearances sponsored by I&A. Maintains various databases necessary for tracking applications through the clearance process, verifying clearances, conducting perm certification actions for all State, Local, Tribal and Private sector partners. Prepares draft responses to principal correspondence including communications from Congress, other government agencies, senior state and local officials and the public concerning security policies and internal policies and procedures applicable to the National Network of Fusion Centers and the granting of clearances to State, local, tribal and territorial personnel. Coordinating foreign travel briefings, as necessary, with the appropriate offices. Providing emphasis on interpretation and implementation of national standards for safeguarding National Security Information(NSI) and application/compliance of those standards in support of the National Network of Fusion Centers. Qualifications: Qualifications required: Demonstrated experience administering a multi-faceted security awareness program, including briefings, directives, computer-based training, and audiovisual presentations. Ability to incorporate discrepancies and findings identified through self-inspections and compliance reviews into program improvements. Demonstrated ability to advise senior-level management and executives across all levels of government on new developments and advances in multiple security disciplines. Demonstrated experience preparing, analyzing, developing, and implementing policies and procedures relevant to the National Network of Fusion Centers. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)