USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Chief Security Officer
Springfield, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yrThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking a Chief Security Officer (CSO) who will serve as the senior-most security official. The CSO will establish, implement, and manage all security policies and programs within DHS related to personnel, property, facilities, and information.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manages and directs criminal investigators involved in sensitive criminal investigations of individuals who are suspected to have committed offenses against the United States related to classified information, protection of DHS personnel and facilities. These investigations are conducted in conjunction with other components, such as the Office of the Inspector General, the United States Secret Service, and/or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Provides oversight of Department security programs to ensure compliance with Executive Orders and applicable laws. The incumbent is the Department's Senior Agency Official for the handling of classified information
The CSO directs and oversees the following activities:
Personnel Security All aspects of personnel security, including background investigations, clearance adjudication, granting and denial of clearances, security clearance appeals, representation on Federal security working groups and maintenance of a Department-wide clearance database. Oversee large-scale personnel security operations
Physical Security All aspects of physical security, including physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; prevent, delay, and identify unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, material and information; and safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. Oversees physical security activities, including policy and standards development and implementation as well as inspection and oversight
Administrative Security All aspects of administrative security, including protection of classified national security by the application of the rules and procedures established by Executive Order 12958. Oversight of DHS activities related to the National Industrial security program (NISPOM) and governed by Executive Order 128 l 9. Oversees the information security program for state and local as well as private security organizations. Oversees information security programs and industrial security programs, including policy development and implementation
Counterintelligence (CI) and Operations Security (OPSEC) All aspects of counterintelligence and operations security including, responsibility for establishing, implementing and maintaining a process to deny potential unauthorized persons information about capabilities, and/or intentions, by identifying, controlling, and protecting generally unclassified evidence of the planning and execution of sensitive activities. The CI program includes activities that identify, counteract, neutralize, and prevent activities that are conducted by personnel who are acting on behalf of a foreign intelligence service, terrorist organization, or hostile entity
Investigations and Inspections All aspects of investigations and inspections including criminal investigations involving crimes against DHS and its employees, Internal investigations concerning allegations of illegal and/or improper activities on the part of DHS employees. Security audits and inspections of DHS entities to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures. Oversees inspection, internal, and criminal investigations. Develops a Department incident response plan, incident response team, and investigation methodology. Interacts and coordinates with law enforcement and computer crime investigators in the event of a computer security incident or computer-based fraud
Special Security Programs Management of the security aspects of the classified communication systems for the Department, and oversight of the activities of the Special Security Officer within each directorate. Oversight of DHS Special Access Programs and the DHS Special Access Programs Council
Security Education. Training and Awareness Implementation and oversight of security education, training, and awareness programs for all DHS HQ staff, and ensuring that appropriate security training standards are established and implemented by all DHS entities
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with counterparts in the security, law enforcement, and intelligence communities
Directs the development and enforcement of security policies in compliance with Federal and global regulations and standards
Coordinates security measures at DHS HQ facilities necessary for visiting dignitaries, foreign heads of state, and other personnel requiring heightened security measures
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications
Demonstrated extensive experience overseeing both the physical and technical information security functions of the agency or office, including but not limited to security operations, review of new or proposed facilities, classified systems security management, application security, identity management, access control, and biometrics
Demonstrated extensive experience in developing, evaluating, advising on, and implementing new organization-wide plans, policies, standards, and procedures aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise-level security programs, including physical, personnel, industrial, information, special access, and insider threat security, along with supporting training and compliance initiatives
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs
If your 2-page resume does not reflect deninstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position
There are five ECQs: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding, Driving Efficiency, Merit and Competence, Leading People, Achieving Results
If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the DHS Headquarters Executive Services team
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartment Information clearance as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive position
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Disabled veteran leave
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