Duties

Summary

This position is located under the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, National Nuclear Security Administration. The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors is also the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Deputy Commander, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command. Responsibilities for this Program area are contained in Executive Order 12344 of 1 February 1982, which is codified in 42 U.S.C. §7158 and 50 U.S.C. §§ 2401 and 2406.

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Responsibilities

As the Chief Security Officer (Director of Security), you will:

• Serve as the Director of Security (Chief Security Officer) for Naval Reactors Program at the headquarters level.
• Manage, develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor nuclear security, industrial security, information security, personnel security, operational security, and physical security policies, procedures and instructions.
• Evaluate and manage existing security programs and develop new programs based on changing security threats or requirements.
• Manage and administer policies and procedures for protection of special nuclear material, nuclear fuel and naval reactor core manufacturing processes at DOE/NNSA contractor facilities, government-owned contractor-operated facilities, and laboratories.
• Develop and manage safeguarding policies and plans for sensitive/classified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information and Restricted Data against compromise.
• Manage the implementation of security protection policies against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities to ensure that naval reactor technologies are not compromised.

Travel Required

25% or less - Travel 6-12 times per year, approximately one week at a time.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
05

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must be registered with the Selective Service, if applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Drug Testing
The position is covered under the DOE Drug-Free Workplace Order 343.1. The tentative selectee must test negative prior to final selection for this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter.

Security Clearance
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' level security clearance/access authorization and a DON Top Secret/SCI clearance authorization.

Financial Disclosure
Subject to Financial Disclosure OGE-278.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 level or (equivalent) grade level in the Federal service. Experience should include:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability in managing and evaluating nation-wide nuclear industrial security programs involving personnel, physical, industrial, operations, anti-terrorism, and information security sufficient to serve as the final authority in all security matters.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative response. Rather, your resume must describe how your past experience demonstrates the following KSAs.

Mastery of the knowledge of federal Safeguards and Security policies, procedures, principles, concepts, and practices pertaining to physical security, information security, industrial security, anti-terrorism, operations security, and personnel security in order to provide authoritative guidance and interpretation of policy and standards.

Mastery of the knowledge of federal security specialties to advise agency leaders and executives in order to evaluate and resolve major conflicts in policy and program objectives and to recommend solutions.

Mastery of the knowledge of federal laws, federal regulations, policies, practices and procedures concerning all security programs.

Mastery of the knowledge of the application of nuclear propulsion to ship design aspects and application of this knowledge of repair, maintenance, testing, and operations in order to provide expert national-level security program advice and critical direction.

Expert ability and demonstrated experience communicating with a wide range of people at all organization levels and with other government agencies, both orally and in writing, to clarify highly technical information, advocate positions, analyze security concerns, advise and assist with Safeguards and Security issues.

"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 qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position, and education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

•The US Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
•Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
•Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links below or visit the FedsHireVets website.
•If you are currently a military member on Active Duty, please refer to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to see what documentation should be submitted to be considered for appointment under a special Veterans hiring authority.
•More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
•Some positions may require completion of a two year trial/probationary period.
•If you believe you are eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM CTAP/ICTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the CTAP or ICTAP programs, your application score must achieve a numerical score of 85 points (not including veterans preference points) on the job specific questions portion of the online questionnaire. You must also submit a copy of the agency notice of separation or intended separation, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50.
•Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act , must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements.

All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official for further review. Individuals who meet the criteria in 5 USC 2108 (Veteran, Disabled Veteran, Preference Eligible), will be given preference in the selection process.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation BEFORE the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Q Access Authorization

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness , National security

Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.

All applicants: Resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

Documentation verifying your educational claims are required to qualify: which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned, grade and degree conferred. Please see the Education Requirements section for more information.

Displaced Federal employees: ICTAP/CTAP documentation.

Proof of Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veterans preference, submit a DD214 that includes character of service, or a Statement of Service letter that includes Character of Service if you are currently Active Duty.

Disabled Veterans: In addition to your DD214 that includes Character of Service, please submit a SF-15 and the VA Disability letter that includes the percentage of disability.

The preferred method for submitting your documents is to upload the document(s) from your computer, or from USAJobs. Alternatively, you may fax your documentation by generating a fax cover sheet within the online application system.

After you submit your on-line resume, the automated system will prompt you to upload your supporting documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.