Senior Technical Leader/ Chief, Program Protection ...

ResponsibilitiesThe Chief, Program Protection Division, is responsible for the development of policies, plans, and concepts for multidiscipline security (Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, etc.), Operations Security, Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA), Threat Indications and Warning (l&W), support to special programs and sensitive activities, and sensitive planning and support. As the senior security and intelligence policy advisor to the Director and expert on interagency coordination processes and procedures, the incumbent will oversee, guide, and direct major policy development and coordination projects. Leads three teams supporting NSEP programs with responsibility to develop policies, establish guidance, and implement programs in support of operations for the organization's security programs, specialized sensitive support, and intelligence requirements, enabling protection of classified facilities and information at various locations. Advises senior executives and staff on new developments and advances in techniques in the specialty area of operational security and intelligence; plans, organizes and directs studies to develop long range (e.g. 5-10 year) plans and forecasts; recommends methods for enhancing efficiency of security systems and protective measures through modifications and applications of evolving technology; evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency security and program protection projects; and implements DoD and national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs and protection activities. Oversees the overall security program and coordinates with senior officials in developing security measures for the classification, safeguarding, transmission, declassification, and destruction of classified information.The selected individual will be responsible for:Responsible for development, implementation, and sustainment of the organization's NSEP programs, facilities, and capabilities employed throughout the continental U.S. (CONUS), including continuous training of over 200 assigned personnel and hundreds of rotational personnel receiving support under the organization's mission.Responsible for organizing, codifying, and managing the organization's specialized sensitive support program employing highly sophisticated measures to protect the organization's most critical assets; ensuring that programmatic activities are consistent with DoD Policy and U.S. Code including development of all foundational and supporting documentation throughout the program life cycle; training support packages are developed and implemented through testing and evaluation of employees to meet certification requirements established in DoD policy; and due diligence is conducted to periodically evaluate individual tenets of the program as considered in DoD policy.Responsible for development and implementation of the organization's internal security incident response; investigationsinquiries of security incidents that threaten the security of the organization's information and assets; and developingimplementing the Incident Response Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Develops and implements program protection plans and security strategies at various facilities. Establishes and oversees a comprehensive security program that includes multidiscipline security (Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, etc.), Operations Security, SETA, Threat I&W and sensitive planning and support. Responsible for the physical security and access control program at various sites to preclude unauthorized access to facilities and information. Develops and implements security and awareness programs for personnel assigned to or visiting assigned sites. Analyzes, plans, and implements operational security procedures to ensure business continuity and crisis resilience in support of NSEP and the previously identified security disciplines.Responsible for overseeing the formulation and execution of the Division's annual budget using the planning, programming, budget and execution methodology to efficiently allocate resources. Additionally, the candidate should possess a thorough understanding of the acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds via contracting IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).Applying highly specialized knowledge and guidance to TF continuity of operations (COOP) policies, as required;Monitoring operations to identify, develop, and refine broad-based strategies to improve the overall program protection's effectiveness and efficiency of policy and procedures;Developing, directing, and modifying NSEP support focused on critical, long-range strategic emergency and mobilization policies for specialized and critical elements of supported organizations;Providing oversight to the development and implementation of special programs and sensitive activities, which receive the careful attention of senior leaders in the U.S. Government;Serving as the senior security policy expert for specialized projects and mi ions, including development of concepts and requirements for the demobilization of COOP resources and emergency action procedures to include required documentation for the control and use of facilities in the event of an emergency, and execution of interagency coordination procedures to ensure compatibility of emergency plans;Representing the TF at national-level meetings and conferences, advising executive leadership on interagency NSEP policies, memoranda of agreement, and operational readiness programs designed to sustain mission essential functions;Evaluating, reviewing and advising executive leadership on risk management and alternative operational concepts based on vulnerability risk assessment results and recommendations;Evaluating new and revised U.S. statutes and DoD directives and regulations related to COOP and NSEP policy and advising senior TF leadership on their impact on TF policy objectives;Collaborating with DoD program oversight officials, stakeholders, mission partners, and mission enablers to enhance the TF's mission.Job SummaryThis position serves as the Chief, Program Protection Division, for a Department of Defense (DoD) Special Task Force (TF), responsible for developing and implementing strategic concepts, policies and plans for National SecurityEmergency Preparedness (NSEP) programs. The TF also provides infrastructure support to governmental entities to maintain mission essential functions during times of crisis. This strategic level planning and infrastructure support is in response to threats across a wide contingency spectrum. The TF staff is comprised of federal and contract personnel from several government departments and agencies, and includes subject matter experts in strategic planning, infrastructure management, communications, crisis and response. The work performed ensures the capability of specific essential government components to continue functioning under all conditions. The incumbent routinely interacts with high level officials across government, academia, and the corporate sector.QualificationsThe successful candidate should have significant experience overseeing and evaluating the following functional areas and programs: multidiscipline security (Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, etc.), Operations Security, SETA, Threat I&W, support to special programs and sensitive activities, and sensitive planning and support. The incumbent should have a demonstrated history of resilience, flexibility, performing well under pressure, be capable of multi-tasking, and comfortable dealing with executive leaders across the government, academia and corporate sector. The ability to portray a positive, proactive, diplomatic and professional demeanor with interagency partners and stakeholders is critical.Additionally, the best-qualified candidate should possess a current Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).For Non-DISL applicants:The applicant selected must meet all the Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed below. Applicants should provide a brief narrative (no more than one-half page) to support each TQ. In addition, each applicant must submit a resume.How You Will Be Evaluated:The applicant selected must meet all the Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed below. Applicants should provide a brief narrative (no more than one-half page) to support each TQ. In addition, each applicant must submit a resume. TQ 1: Professional Achievements Specific TechnicalProfessional Achievement focuses on personal technical achievement which demonstrates innovative research andor breakthrough successes. While achievement may take the form of participation in group efforts, the candidate under review should be distinguished from the accomplishments of the team as a whole and evaluated in terms of the impact of individual skills and knowledge on the team petencies: - Expertise and Depth - Demonstrates recognized expertise and depth andor breadth in the aspirant's field. Consistently demonstrates specific technical achievements and accomplishments (i.e. developed techniques and methods, inventions, or legal, fiscal, andor other major contributions) that evidence mission impact that can be directly tied to an articulated mission need. - Problem Solving - Identifies and solves critical andor sensitive problems by finding opportunities for improvement and addressing them through practical, sustainable responses resulting in significant Agency andor IC-wide impact. Adapts to changing situationspriorities by modifying plans, programs andor policies as appropriate, positively affecting major organizations andor customersstakeholders andor redirecting activities towards new strategic thrusts.- Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. - Innovative Research - Demonstrates innovative research andor breakthrough successes by applying knowledge of the scientific principles, methods and processes used; develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programsprocesses.- Applied Expertise to Multiple Domains -Demonstrates understanding of various disciplines and concepts; utilizes that knowledge to approach increasingly complex problems from multiple directionsTQ 2: TechnicalProfessional Development of OthersTechnicalProfessional Development of Others focuses on the transfer of skills to others, especially to the next generation of experts. Covered in this category are not only concrete skills and knowledge, but such intangibles as how to approach problems, how to balance risk against the chance of success, factors in building problem-solving teams, how to communicate effectively, and the like. Developing skills in others can be accomplished in a multitude of ways beyond mentoring, including but not limited to, building curriculum, teaching, or transferring knowledge through papers and petencies: - Developing Others - Establishes mentoring relationships with one or more individuals by providing guidance, direction, and advice through formal or informal mentoring. Ensures their skills are transferred to others in support of the development of the next generation of experts in their domain. Actively supports hiring, promotion processes, retention and other agency wide initiatives to support building and sustaining an expert workforce. - Contributes to a culture that promotes collaboration and productivity. - Participation in the Community - Leads and influences boards, committees, panels, etc. of significance to the growth of a technical community of significance to NSA; actively participates in efforts aimed at conveying knowledge, such as seminars and conferences, teaching at the NCS, conducting on-the-job training, etc.- Ability to Communicate - Demonstrates executive level writing and oral communication skills; demonstrates effective listening and grounds communication in language and framing that exhibits understanding of the audience and allows the relaying of complex topics.. TQ 3: TechnicalProfessional LeadershipDecision Making TechnicalProfessional Decision Making focuses on the extent to which the employee is developing as a technical leader. At the highest levels this leadership should be unquestioned. In this area also fall such intangible components of leadership as perseverance and dependabilityCompetencies: - Standing in Field - Demonstrates experience as a strong and credible technical leader. Provides high-impact expert advice to top management, peers andor customers, partners or national leaders.- Ability to Influence - Provides high-impact expert advice to top management, peers andor customers, partners or national leaders. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information; displays persistence to find solutions and accomplish goals. Communicates confidently and skillfully with internal and external audiences.- Role in Decision Making - Makes sound and timely decisions to carry out ideas, develop systems or execute programs.TQ 4: Continued TechnicalProfessional DevelopmentContinued TechnicalProfessional Development focuses on the continuous enhancement of technicalprofessional skills and knowledge. Formal training, "stretch" assignments, research and writing projects, interaction with other experts, and other activities appropriate to the particular discipline should be evaluated as part of the appraisal petencies: - Complexity - Seeks opportunities to increase understanding of complex and highly technical subjects, including participating in specific areas to deepen area of expertise. - Broadening of Vision - Acquires expertise in other disciplines, leading to additional opportunities and impacts. Examines biases and seeks insights to avoid stereotypical responses and behavior.- Ongoing Education - Demonstrates continual learning through formal training, 'stretch' assignments, research and writing projects, interaction with other experts, and other activities appropriate to the particular discipline.TQ 5: LEADING THE INTELLIGENCE ENTERPRISE This core qualification is comprised of the Intelligence Community (IC)-specific "joint" competencies of Collaboration and Integration, Enterprise Focus, and Value-Centered Leadership. Competencies: - Collaboration and Integration - Share information and knowledge to achieve results by creating an environment that promotes employee engagement, collaboration, integration, information and knowledge sharing, and the candid, open exchange of different points of view. - Enterprise Focus - Demonstrate a deep understanding of how the mission, structures, leaders, and cultures of the various DoD and IC components interact and connect. - Value-Centered Leadership - Advance and reinforce DoD and IC core values: A Commitment to selfless service and excellence in support of the IC's mission, as well as to preserving, protecting, and defending the Nation's laws and liberties; the integrity and Courage (moral, intellectual, and physical) to seek and speak the truth, to innovate, and to change things for the better, regardless of personal or professional risk; and Collaboration as members of a single IC-wide team, respecting and leveraging all members of the IC, their background, their sources and methods, and their points of view.Pay, Benefits, & Work SchedulePay, Benefits, & Work SchedulePay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring managerorganization regarding the work level for the position.Salary Range: DISL Tier 1 - $191,900 - $207,500Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.The incumbent of this position is designated as an Emergency Employee (EE), Non-Combat Essential (NCE) for purposes of weather-related events andor in support of emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. This position may require sudden operational andor training deployments, with little or no advance warning provided. Employee may be subject to 24-hour on-call duty. In an emergency, this service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Employee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under increased mental and physical stress. Employee must physically be able to move and assemble equipment weighing at least 50 pounds.The incumbent is subject to random drug testing and subject to random polygraph testing.This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation.How to applyApply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. **Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from . U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. For current DISLs, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 in addition to your resume. For all non-DISL applicants, in addition to your resume, you must submit a 3-page document (no less than 11-point font, 1-inch margins) showing evidence that you meet the Technical Qualifications described in this Posting. Failure to submit either an SF-50 or your 3-page Technical Qualification write-up will disqualify you from consideration.DCIPS DisclaimerThe National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

Created: 2025-02-18