Summary You will serve as a ADMIN/TECH SPECIALIST in the Corporate Operations Department, Code 10, Security Division, Code 105, Security Policy and Programs Branch, Code 1051, Personnel Security Program of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-09 and GS-10. Responsibilities You will act as the personnel Security (PERSEC) Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) Coordinator who oversees the execution of the Command's Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP). You will ensure personnel with active security clearances maintain their eligibility for access to classified information/assignment via both self-reporting requirements and automated Government monitoring of publicly available information/databases. You will act as the Command’s subject matter expert and primary manager of the CEP, assists in the decision-making process for determining the continued suitability and security eligibility of individuals for retention in sensitive positions. You will keep the PERSEC PM and Supervisor advised of all Continuous Evaluation Program data, notifications, responses, and adjudications regarding the trustworthiness, judgment and reliability of assigned Government employees. You will utilize the Command’s Defense Information System for Security (DISS) account as a means and method of communication to and from the DoD CAF in submitting initial, updates, and final subject Incident Reports. You will regularly monitor DISS for system notifications regarding CEP alerts and current case adjudications. You will assist the PERSEC PM in the regular and recurring maintenance and auditing of the Command’s DISS Security Management Offices. You will ensure all assigned personnel maintain appropriate position sensitivity, eligibility, classified information access, and background investigation periodicity in accordance with guidelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the NT-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band NT-03 (GS-9/10) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading or conducting security reviews to adjudicate clearance requests, ensure compliance with security requirements or developing security plans and procedures for an organization. For the NT-3: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band NT-02 (GS-5/8) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting a security program by ensuring the adequacy of personnel investigation reports, submitting security clearance requests, or assisting in security investigations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education The following education may be substitute for specialized experience: FOR NT-4: - A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR- Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR -An LL.M., if related to the position being filled; OR- A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. FOR NT-3: - A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR -Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR -An LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR-A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.