What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST position at Social Security Administration?
Summary
See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position and conditions that apply. Serves as a Supervisory Security Specialist, responsible for the overall management, accountability and oversight of security and resiliency programs, which may include insider threat, physical security, personnel security, inspection and analysis or related areas. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
Duties
Shapes and implements strategies to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats and resiliency risks across the organization.Oversees monitoring, analysis, and response operations related to insider threat and resiliency, including performance metrics and compliance assessments.Develops and delivers insider threat awareness and resiliency training programs for employees and contractors.
Qualifications
To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-15 Supervisory Security Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-14 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale or outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-14 or above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of developing, implementing or managing an organization/agency-wide insider threat program, plans and policies. Experience must also include leading or managing a team. Certified counter insider threat professional (CCITP) preferred; if not certified, you must obtain certification within one year of assignment. **If you have experience performing this type of work, it must be clearly described in your resume or it cannot be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at (or equivalent to) GS-14. Time in grade requirement for applicants with federal status must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement. Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in combination with) Specialized Experience to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Additional Information
WHO MAY APPLY: (1) ICTAP/CTAP (see Career Transition Guide) (2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure (3) Former Competitive Service -- resigned or retired with (a) permanent tenure (separation at any time) (b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR (c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time) (4) Current Excepted Service: (a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc.) (b) agency with Interchange Agreement (c) Schedule A* -- block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) - must be in a competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or an agency with an Interchange Agreement (d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status (5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status (6) Military Spouses -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses (7) VEOA -- see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans -- if you have non-qualifying Excepted Service and are an eligible veteran, you may use VEOA as your eligibility but still must provide documents demonstrating your Excepted Service status (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50). VEOA cannot be used to circumvent merit promotion requirements. VEOA applicants with federal status will be considered on federal status first and VEOA only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. OTHER NOTES: Certified counter insider threat professional (CCITP) preferred; if not certified, you must obtain certification within one year of assignment. See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule and may be eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS); telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to this ODS by the time of your appointment. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). Selected employee is subject to the completion of a 1-year probationary period for a supervisory position unless the employee served in such a position before August 11, 1979, or has completed one. This is a high-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted. Position is assigned to: SSA Headquarters / Woodlawn, Maryland Security and Resiliency Insider Threat and Resiliency
Informational Note: Creating a my Social Security (mySSA) account is a convenient way to access your personal Social Security information online. While not required for this position or the application process, you may wish to learn more about the benefits of having a mySSA account by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount
See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position and conditions that apply. Serves as a Supervisory Security Specialist, responsible for the overall management, accountability and oversight of security and resiliency programs, which may include insider threat, physical security, personnel security, inspection and analysis or related areas. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
Duties
Shapes and implements strategies to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats and resiliency risks across the organization.Oversees monitoring, analysis, and response operations related to insider threat and resiliency, including performance metrics and compliance assessments.Develops and delivers insider threat awareness and resiliency training programs for employees and contractors.
Qualifications
To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-15 Supervisory Security Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-14 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale or outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-14 or above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of developing, implementing or managing an organization/agency-wide insider threat program, plans and policies. Experience must also include leading or managing a team. Certified counter insider threat professional (CCITP) preferred; if not certified, you must obtain certification within one year of assignment. **If you have experience performing this type of work, it must be clearly described in your resume or it cannot be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at (or equivalent to) GS-14. Time in grade requirement for applicants with federal status must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement. Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in combination with) Specialized Experience to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Additional Information
WHO MAY APPLY: (1) ICTAP/CTAP (see Career Transition Guide) (2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure (3) Former Competitive Service -- resigned or retired with (a) permanent tenure (separation at any time) (b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR (c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time) (4) Current Excepted Service: (a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc.) (b) agency with Interchange Agreement (c) Schedule A* -- block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) - must be in a competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or an agency with an Interchange Agreement (d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status (5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status (6) Military Spouses -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses (7) VEOA -- see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans -- if you have non-qualifying Excepted Service and are an eligible veteran, you may use VEOA as your eligibility but still must provide documents demonstrating your Excepted Service status (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50). VEOA cannot be used to circumvent merit promotion requirements. VEOA applicants with federal status will be considered on federal status first and VEOA only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. OTHER NOTES: Certified counter insider threat professional (CCITP) preferred; if not certified, you must obtain certification within one year of assignment. See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule and may be eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS); telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to this ODS by the time of your appointment. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). Selected employee is subject to the completion of a 1-year probationary period for a supervisory position unless the employee served in such a position before August 11, 1979, or has completed one. This is a high-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted. Position is assigned to: SSA Headquarters / Woodlawn, Maryland Security and Resiliency Insider Threat and Resiliency
Informational Note: Creating a my Social Security (mySSA) account is a convenient way to access your personal Social Security information online. While not required for this position or the application process, you may wish to learn more about the benefits of having a mySSA account by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount