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Summary This position is part of the Special Security and Technical Security Division (NA-772). A successful candidate in this position is the Technical Security Program Manager supporting NNSA Assistant Managers for Nuclear Safeguards and Security Safety. The incumbent implements NNSA/DOE security policy, guides the development and executes plans to achieve Departmental and National Technical and Signal Security objectives which directly supports the NNSA's mission to safeguard national security. Responsibilities As a Security Specialist (Technical Security Program Manager) you will: Manage and provide technical oversight for a Technical Security Program (TSP), which encompasses the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Program and the TEMPEST Program, Wireless Security (WISE) and the Protective Distribution Systems (PDS), including program oversight of the NNSA enterprise wide NNSA TSCM and TEMPEST Program Mangers. Address and resolve complex technical safety issues, identify problems and risks at NNSA Headquarters, field offices/sites, and develop technical security protection strategies and mitigations. Provide TSP budget and staffing requirements during budget development making recommendations based upon NNSA's current and future technical security requirements. Provide technical guidance to senior DOE/NNSA staff and contractor personnel on TSP matters. As a subject matter expert, provide leadership and guidance and act as topical area team leader for multi-disciplinary validation, survey and evaluation teams to provide oversight and validation in planning and conducting on-site reviews to verify adequate performance. Provide programmatic direction and oversight related to technical inspections, surveys, integrity studies and assessments. Make recommendations to senior management regarding ways to minimize vulnerabilities that could compromise classified and sensitive information by technical means. Review and provide recommendations concerning DOE/NNSA policy and guidance on technical matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A two (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. Qualifications A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e. EN/NN/NQ-03 or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: applying security management procedures to oversee, evaluate, and manage safeguards and physical security systems or programs; evaluating and implementing operational aspects of sensitive security program applications involving technical security devices; experience providing guidance and advise senior management on safeguards and security policy or primary or secondary programs. Examples of Qualified Experience: Experience with leading, reviewing or implementing national and agency level policy requirements (e.g. 32 CFR § 2001.51, National Security Directive (NSD)-42, NSD -47, IC Directive (ICD) 702, IC Standard (ICS) 705-1, DOE O 226.1B, DOE 470.6, etc.). Performs a range of analytical and administrative tasks designed to provide advanced developmental experience in the broad field of security administration, or in a specialized security functional area. Experience providing guidance and advice to senior management on safeguards and security policy or primary or secondary programs. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Security Technical Competence Planning and Evaluating Writing "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement or substitution at the EN-04 pay band. Additional Information Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. All positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. EEO Policy: Click HERE. 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