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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve in directing the development, execution, implementation of the USSOCOM SAP security and oversight program for USSOCOM Special Access Program Central Office(SAPCO). Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Command SAPCO to support the Commander in establishing, coordinating and implementing SAP policies and procedures for the oversight, execution, management, administration and the maintenance of records of USSOCOM SAP. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Command SAPCO to support the Commander in establishing, coordinating and implementing SAP policies and procedures for the oversight, execution, management, administration and the maintenance of records of USSOCOM SAP. Represents SAPCO with a variety of SAP functional area organizations. Administers SAP information, Personnel, Physical and Industrial Security Programs for USSOCOM; Implements the SAP security education and SAP treaty compliance programs for USSOCOM. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff and USSOCOM Special Access Program security directives, policies, and the rules that apply to complex security issues involving the protection and oversight of Special Access Program Information and materials. Knowledge the relationships between OSD, Services, Defense & non-DoD agencies, their functions and SAP security policies in order to effectively coordinate the protection of and security oversight for USSOCOM SAP information. Knowledge of SAP security policy and an understanding of SOF-unique operations to develop and staff memorandums of agreements between USSOCOM and other organizations/agencies and to represent USSOCOM at Service, OSD and Inter-agency meetings affecting SAP standards, guidelines, or policies. Knowledge of the activities of the Command SAPCO to support the Command in establishing, coordinating and implementing SAP policies and procedures for the oversight, execution, management, administration and the maintenance of records of USSOCOM SAPs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff and USSOCOM Special Access Program security directives, policies, and the rules that apply to complex security issues involving the protection and oversight of Special Access Program Information and materials. 2. Knowledge the relationships between OSD, Services, Defense & non-DoD agencies, their functions and SAP security policies in order to effectively coordinate the protection of and security oversight for USSOCOM SAP information. 3. Knowledge of SAP security policy and an understanding of SOF-unique operations to develop and staff memorandums of agreements between USSOCOM and other organizations/agencies and to represent USSOCOM at Service, OSD and Inter-agency meetings affecting SAP standards, guidelines, or policies. 4. Knowledge of the activities of the Command SAPCO to support the Command in establishing, coordinating and implementing SAP policies and procedures for the oversight, execution, management, administration and the maintenance of records of USSOCOM SAPs. 5. Ability to apply strong leadership skills - ability to lead diverse teams to identify problems, formulate alternatives, select a course of action, and implement a solution. 6. Expert ability and skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to speak to a variety of individuals and groups in explaining the program and its objectives and policies and to obtain the cooperation of others and to conduct and coordinate SAP activities for a combatant command. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.