Security Specialist (Senior Advisor) (2027-0001)

SUMMARY

This is a non-status, non-permanent Personal Service Contract (PSC) position. You do not acquire competitive or excepted service status from this position. You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.

Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities, visit:www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel, both domestic and foreign, required - 35%.

Telework

Position is telework eligible, but must be approved at managerial discretion.

Duration of Appointment

Temporary Non-Status Contractor Position: 1 year renewable for up to 4 years.

This position is in the Project Coordination Division, Office of Physical Security Programs, Countermeasures Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/C/PSP/PCD).

In this position, you will be responsible for the management of a worldwide residential security program that provides a broad range of security services essential to the protection of all personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility overseas.

• Serves as a senior advisor and subject matter expert to management and other stakeholders concerning residential security to include policy review and development, standard operating procedures and policy updates.
• Originates new Department-wide residential security policy and regulatory guidance in areas where established precedent does not exist.
• Serves as a technical authority in discussions with other DS components, Department bureaus and external security agencies regarding residential security matters.
• Reviews incident reports focusing on trends, countermeasure assessment, best practices and provides recommendations to the program manager to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into mitigation strategies.
• Designs and develops innovative outreach activities for the residential security program, to include instructional materials. Serves as an ad hoc certified instructor for formalized, accredited training conducted at the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) including training specifically designed for Regional Security Officers.
• Provides periodic briefings to management concerning all matters pertaining to program budgeting and provides expert guidance concerning appropriate funding methods and sources.