Supervisory Industrial Security Specialist

Organizational Title:  Industrial Security Headquarters Staff Specialist

(Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence/Analytic Branch Chief)

GG-0080-14 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

I. INTRODUCTION 

This position is located in the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD).  The DSS is responsible for the Industrial Security Program (ISP), the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) Program, and the Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) Office.  The ISP is responsible for the oversight of (and assistance to) cleared contractor facilities in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).  The SETA Program is responsible for enhancing the proficiency and awareness of DoD security policies and procedures of its military and industry customers.  This includes management of the DSS Academy.  The PSC provides analytical, investigative, and operational support for the DoD personnel security clearance program, acts as an intermediary for DoD with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on such matters, and processes/adjudicates personnel security clearances for DoD and other agency contractor personnel. 

The Industrial Security Program is responsible for policy implementation and oversight of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).  The purpose of this position is to plan, direct and supervise the personnel and activities of the Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Branch.  The FOCI Branch reports to the Deputy Director for Field Services. 

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

Plans, organizes, directs, provides advice to and supervises headquarters FOCI analysts, FOCI personnel engaged in Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) cases and FOCI personnel engaged in the review of Defense Contract Management Agency analyses.  Plans and carries out the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities related to assignment of work, coordination with other programs, management advisory services, technical work direction, evaluation of subordinates, recommending selections for vacant positions, resolving complaints, proposing disciplinary actions, determining or approving training needs, approving expenditures of funds, recommending awards and bonuses, determining means to improve productivity and other delegated authorities. 

Exercises delegated managerial authority to set annual and multi-year plans and schedules for projects accomplished in-house and by contract.  Determines goals and objectives for the Branch, where emphasis should be placed, and how best to utilize resources including realignments to address shortfalls or to satisfy priority needs.  Ensures the development and implementation of performance metrics. 

Oversees the development of FOCI policies and procedures for application throughout DSS.  Ensures the integration of counterintelligence principles into the FOCI process.  Based on the analysis and evaluation of higher level issuance, directs the development of DSS policies and implementing directives covering all aspects of foreign ownership, control or influence.  Ensures policies are capable of consistent application by all elements and echelons throughout the Agency.  Constantly monitors policy application to ensure identification and correction of any problem areas. 

Reviews proposed legislation, Federal-level issuances, draft DoD regulations and similar higher level policies.  Based upon in-depth studies and analysis, determines impact and applicability of issuance on the FOCI program.  Provides authoritative advise and consultation to the Deputy Director, Field Services, Director, ISP, Deputy Director, DSS and Director, DSS on program and policy impact to include identification of program adjustments, costs and other resource implications indicated by the implementation of the proposed issuances.  Provides recommendations on what position DSS should take and what initiatives will be required to implement the issuances.  Oversees strategic planning, studies, analysis, and investigations to ensure effective and efficient systems performance

Represents DSS on committees and in conferences and meetings where significant decisions are made that result in new program and operations initiatives and that have the potential for causing the expenditure of large sums of money and human resources. 

Provides expert, authoritative advice and consultation to all levels of management within DSS, to high level officials in the defense industry, vendors, and personnel at higher levels in DoD and in other agencies affected by the DSS mission. 

Analyzes a variety of data (including statistical information) pertaining to the FOCI program and prepares/conducts briefings reflecting trends, forecasts, resource requirements, changes needed in policies or supporting systems, etc. 

Reviews, analyzes and adjudicates complex FOCI factors at cleared contractors.  Incumbent adjudicates FOCI factors based on thresholds identified in the Industrial Security Operating Manual (ISOM).  Recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures to contractors and DSS senior management through the chain of command.  Analyzes FOCI issues at cleared National Industrial Security Program (NISP) firms and companies in process for clearance from a broad perspective to include corporate business structure, company strategic direction and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) financial analysis to develop appropriate mitigating instruments.   

Coordinates and conducts continuing oversight of FOCI firms, including conducting annual meetings with cleared firms under FOCI mitigation to assess adherence to applicable FOCI mitigation instruments and/or determine if changes are needed to the current mitigation instrument.  Reports instances of non-compliance with FOCI mitigation instruments through chain of command to higher headquarters.  Participates in annual inspections of FOCI firms to ensure protection of classified information and to assess the firm’s adherence with FOCI mitigation instrument.   

Prepares and reviews FOCI case packages prior to submission for DSS HQ adjudication to ensure completeness and adherence to national standards.  Evaluates elements of FOCI and adjudicates FOCI cases locally or summarizes significant FOCI cases to be elevated to HQ FOCI Branch for adjudication.   Assists the HQ FOCI Branch as necessary with information gathering and processing of majority foreign ownership cases that require Headquarters adjudication.  Analyzes FOCI factors and prepares threat assessment requests, staff summary sheets and adjudication letters for signature by the Deputy Director, Industrial Security.  Facilitates integration and coordinates with DSS Counterintelligence representatives on FOCI issues relating to initial processing of FOCI cases and continuing oversight of cleared firms under FOCI mitigation.   

Mentors and provides training to Industrial Security Representatives on FOCI case processing and effective oversight of cleared FOCI firms.     

Provides analysis and recommendations regarding security measures for protection of US and foreign classified and sensitive material.  Provides assistance and oversight as required for larger and/or more complex contractors in establishing security programs for the transfer of such information between the U.S. and foreign entities.  Assists newly cleared contractor facilities to adequately safeguard U.S., NATO and foreign government classified information.  Provides security indoctrination, education and training in order to assist the contractor in establishing requisite baseline knowledge of security procedures and security countermeasures to address known threats to national security and to operate a viable security program to mitigate or correct security vulnerabilities.    Evaluates security requirements and impacts of foreign classified contracts, export authorizations and transportation plans for direct commercial sales at contractor facilities.  Assesses and determines contractor compliance with security requirements.   

As necessary, serves as the Designated Government Representative (DGR) for the transfer of classified information between the U.S. and foreign governments, and/or recommends approval of contractors to serve as the DGR for international transfers.  Reviews contractor nominations to serve as DGR and provides recommendation to higher headquarters whether approve or disapprove the nomination.  Assists Industrial Security Representatives to oversee contractors serving as DGR to ensure compliance with applicable export controls, requirements and regulations.  Reports issues of export non-compliance through appropriate channels to DSS CI Office or investigating agencies as appropriate.  Assists in formulation, analysis, coordination and approval of Technology Control Plans, International Transportation Plans and Hand Carriage Plans.  Reviews Administrative Inquiries regarding the potential compromise of foreign government classified material to ensure completeness before submitting to HQ International Branch.  Assists in formulation, evaluation and approval of Program Security Instructions and international secure communications plans.  Assists Field Offices in the cleared freight forwarder watch process.  

Facilitates the integration of counterintelligence methodology into administration of the NISP.  Provides CI information and guidance as needed to the Field Offices regarding the DSS CI mission as it pertains to facilities that engage in foreign business and/or are foreign owned.  Applies and integrates counterintelligence principles and classified threat information in executing security oversight of FOCI firms and international classified programs at contractor facilities.  Facilitates acquisition and dissemination of threat data to authorized personnel and organizations.  Works with the DSS counterintelligence office personnel to ensure CI issues are appropriately documented and addressed, and develops/shares relevant threat information with cleared industry through the cognizant IS Representative.  

Conducts staff assistance visits of Field Offices (FOs) to provide standardized oversight of operations and ensure effective FO management practices, relating to FOCI and International field operations.    Develops recommendations for improvement based on operational effectiveness and shares results of staff assistance visits with the Field Office Chief (FOC) and RD.  Ensures best practices are shared with other Regional offices.  Industrial Security Operating Manual (ISOM) revisions are recommended and drafted as deemed necessary when national policy changes are required.   

Participates in conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by Industrial Security Specialists, contractor personnel, or security representatives of other agencies.  Creates presentations, answers questions, etc., in order to encourage coordinated industrial security efforts on the topics of FOCI and International Programs. 

Conducts external liaison as needed with contractors and government customers throughout the region’s area of responsibility related to FOCI and International issues.  Provides training as necessary to industry and government customers in those areas.  Tracks and attempts to resolve issues that require government customer resolution.  Serves as a facilitator on government customer working groups regarding their training needs to enhance our training mission and ensure the delivery of relevant training products. 

Administers appropriate training requirements related to FOCI and International issues identified during evaluations and quality reviews in the Region, as well as using national trends.  Develops training as needed for individual ISRs in coordination with DSSA, the FOC, the RD, and, when necessary, DSS HQ.  Communicates training requirements through the chain of command to ensure consistency and improvement.  Serves as the Region supplemental mentor for newly hired ISRs to ensure their exposure to a wide variety of industrial security issues, to include FOCI and International training.    

Provides technical and policy guidance from a standards and operational perspective regarding ISOM interpretation and necessary revisions.  Serves as a facilitator between FOs and HQ in the implementation of FOCI and International policy changes. 

Performs other duties as assigned.   

III. FACTORS 

Factor A, ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, Degree A-7, 80 Points                              

Expert knowledge of all aspects of the NISP and NISPOM as well as industrial security processes and standards.  Must have excellent analytical, assessment and interviewing skills.  Knowledgeable of security policies, foreign affairs, constitutional provisions, laws, executive orders and directives dealing with security matters. 

Mastery of interpersonal skills to foster commitment and involvement of Headquarters, Region and Field Office personnel. 

Knowledge to project organizational requirements in a rapidly changing environment. 

Knowledge to plan, implement and perform broad, complex and often controversial programs that require cooperation of employees,  Region management and other DSS elements. 

Ability to provide oral briefings that succinctly convey requirements. 

Mastery of analysis methods and writing skills to complete comprehensive reports and be able to express ideas and concepts in written format.  

Able to communicate with tact and discretion to gain cooperation and establish rapport with individuals in order to develop information related to industrial security skills, quality and training deficiencies. 

Knowledge to use a computer and common programs (MS Office; IS Databases). 

Ability to operate an automobile. 

Requires knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize, direct, and manage a workforce of approximately six specialists responsible for developing and interpreting FOCI policies and procedures for DSS headquarters and all regional and field activities. 

Requires the knowledge and skill to carry out the full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities 

Requires mastery of programs, procedures and practices related to all areas of industrial security with special emphasis in the area of foreign ownership, control and influence of companies, and an in-depth understand of the relation of the programs of this Branch to the rest of the DSS mission. 

Requires expert, comprehensive knowledge of Federal and DoD industrial security policy, directives and applicable laws, Executive Orders, and similar issuances. 

Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Field Services, ISP who provides general administrative direction and who provides broadly defined missions and functions.  Results of the incumbent’s work are considered to be technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change. 

Factor B, GUIDELINES, Degree B-4, 70 Points                                                       

Guidelines consist of general policy, DoD Directives, national-level issuance from various law enforcement/security agencies, applicable laws and Executive Orders, and similar material that requires extensive interpretation and adaptation.  The incumbent is regarded as a technical authority in the area of foreign ownership, control and influence and his/her professional judgment and expertise are widely relied on. 

The incumbent directs the work of approximately seven specialists/analysts classified in grades through GS-14.  The GS-13 level characterizes the nature of the basic nonsupervisory work performed and constitutes at least 25 percent of the workload.  The incumbent makes major recommendations concerning revising or reorienting long-range goals and objectives to satisfy changes in funding, program authority, or other significant factors; determining projects to be initiated, dropped or revised; resources to devote to specific program areas; and long –range planning in connection with projected program and functional changes. 

Factor C, SCOPE OF AUTHORITY AND EFFECT OF DECISIONS, Degree C-4, 70 Points 

The purpose of the position is to ensure the effective accomplishment of quality within all aspects of NISP administration.  The incumbent achieves such through staff visits, evaluative actions, reviews of products for submissions and the training of others.  These actions have an impact at the national level.  Proper execution of duties will have a positive impact on mission accomplishment and national security.  Incumbent will be called upon to represent the Region on national working groups for training, curriculum revisions and to develop alternate procedures for unique Region situations. There will be a major impact on NISP administration across the agency. 

The incumbent performs various studies and evaluations involving a broad range of NISP applications and regulatory criteria to ensure uniform application of policy.  Such includes staff reviews of offices to assess work products, review of individual evaluations and the development of trend analyses.  The incumbent makes decisions and recommendations based on these activities to revise/modify policy, adjust the curriculum at DSSA and identify and provide further training as required to DSS personnel. 

These decisions and recommendations are made more complicated due to the competing interests of the various parties to include local field office factors that may conflict with the overall intent of national policy.  The incumbent must balance these interests by establishing priorities and giving emphasis to intended purposes that accomplish required goals.  The incumbent is challenged to apply policy in such a way that practical considerations at the local level are met.  Oftentimes precedents do not exist and the incumbent must establish new concepts and approaches. 

Directs a major segment of an important DSS program that involves highly technical work in the area of industrial security.  The work covers the DSS headquarters and field structure.  The work directly impacts on a wide range of DSS operations, the work of other agencies and on the operations of defense industries. 

Factor D, WORK RELATIONSHIPS, Degree D-3, 35 Points 

The majority of contacts will be with DSS managers and supervisors and employees (ISRs) throughout the DSS HQ.  Incumbent will also have regular contact with high-ranking officials and members of the public, industry, military services, government agencies and lawyers when assessing the results of evaluations and development of alternate mechanisms.  Represents the DSS in such meetings.   

The purpose of the contacts is to justify, defend, and negotiate matters affecting projects and operations, to justify resource requests, and to resolve issues (in conference and meetings) of consequences to programs and resources under the incumbent’s direction, to provide expert advice and guidance, and to present/defend the DSS position in high level interagency conferences and working groups. 

Contacts are for the purpose of issue resolution and briefing officials on results of quality initiatives, obtaining information concerning the quality of the Industrial Security Program within the Region, determining the nature and extent of quality reviews conducted in the Region by local managers, conducting quality reviews within the Region and identifying training needs.  Information relative to industrial security issues is collected, evaluated and analyzed. 

Other contacts will be with DSS personnel for the purpose of clarifying guidance and providing training. 

Liaison and cooperation with other activities and agencies is also accomplished.

Factor E, SUPERVISION RECEIVED, Degree E-4, 55 Points                            

This position reports to a GS 15 Deputy Director, Field Services, ISP for administrative and technical guidance and for consultation on objectives.  The incumbent performs short and long range planning.  The incumbent decides deadlines and work to be done.  The incumbent must exercise initiative, resourcefulness and depth/breadth of understanding due to the position's evaluative and analytical responsibilities.  With a minimum of supervision, Incumbent makes extensive technical judgments concerning interpretation of policies.  The incumbent exercises authority to independently expedite decisions within the scope of assigned duties.  The RD has the final decision authority on issues that are contested.   

Total Points Awarded: 310

Points fall within point-range of 295 to 339; which equates to the GG-13 grade level.

 IV.  OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS

 The work requires driving an automobile, walking, standing, bending and carrying papers and files.  Some tasks are sedentary, such as conducting interviews and preparing reports. 

Work is performed in a variety of settings, both indoors and outdoors. 

The position is designated critical-sensitive. 

Occasional temporary duty is required. 

Position requires the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle.

Security Specialist

                                                                    GG-0080-13 

This description is to be used for a Title 10, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System position only.   

I. Introduction 

This position is located in the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD).  The DSS is responsible for the Industrial SecurityProgram (ISP), the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) Program, and the Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) Office.  The ISP is responsible for the oversight of (and assistance to) cleared contractor facilities in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).  The SETA Program is responsible for enhancing the proficiency and awareness of DoD security policies and procedures of its military and industry customers. This includes management of the DSS Academy.  The PSC provides analytical, investigative, and operational support for the DoD personnel security clearance program, acts as an intermediary for DoD with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on such matters, and processes/adjudicates personnel security clearances for DoD and other agency contractor personnel. The Industrial Security Program is responsible for policy implementation and oversight of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP "  e Defense Security Service (DSS) is a separate agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) (USD (I)).  

This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Security Service (DSS), Industrial Security Program.  The incumbent reports to the Chief, International Program Branch in making security arrangements requiring expertise in the handling of secured documents and/or facilities between DoD and DoD interests, and foreign countries, their embassies and personnel.

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities 

The incumbent will coordinate issues within DSS Headquarters and with affected U.S. Government elements, to ensure that goals and objectives are consistent with those of the Director, ISP. 

Assists in the provision of guidance and in resolution and determination of security arrangements in a multi-national government and business environment, such as the transfer of classified information. 

Develops and provides operational guidance to DSS field and contractor personnel, and supports related training objectives in coordination with the DSS Academy.  Uses DSS websites to assist in accomplishing the training functions, and is the subject matter expert and provides training and/or information at DSS events as well as to external agencies, private industry, and foreign governments.

Maintains liaison with representatives from the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense/Policy (TSP&NDP), Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Contracts Management Agency, the Military Departments’ international program offices; other Federal agencies; and corresponding level representatives of foreign governments and international organizations, as well as with involved U.S. and foreign industry personnel and officials with respect to International Programs.  Participates in the establishment of facility or program-specific security arrangements between governments.  Provides support on security assessments of foreign industrial security programs when requested.  Participates in the management and conduct of the cleared freight forwarder watch process. 

Evaluates recommendations submitted by DSS field elements, work leaders, and/or supervisors with respect to program plans, procedures, and operations for conformance with policy, feasibility, timelines, and overall acceptability.  

Assists the Branch Head in the development of correspondence and directions with various ISP elements, as well as other DSS elements to include Office of General Council, Office of Communications, Office of Security and DSS Counterintelligence Office. 

Arranges for visits by foreign dignitaries.  Preparation includes coordination and assuring DSS officials are suitably prepared to meet and interact with their foreign counterparts. 

Performs other duties as assigned.   

III. Factor Levels 

Factor A – Essential Knowledge                                                Degree A-7, 80 Points

Expert knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, policies, public laws, regulations, and mandates pertaining to national security and international programs in order to maintain effective security programs consistent with laws, regulations and agency goals. 

Knowledge of security disciplines required to participate in the resolution of complex issues/problems related to national security and international programs. 

Knowledge of security requirements/arrangements for the transfer of classified information and classified material across international borders.  

Knowledge of the US government requirements pertaining to export control and national disclosure policy with regard to Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. 

Comprehensive knowledge of business and operational structures, and functions, practices, and legal instruments to recognize presence or potential of industrial policies and actions to adversely affect the protection of classified or otherwise export controlled information.  

Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals in complex situations; and ability to lead the resolution process for major security problems and issues. 

Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals inside and outside of the immediate working unit.  

Ability to instruct others in international security and develop training objectives, performance measures, and corresponding content. 

Skill in public speaking, oral and written communications to logically organize and articulate decisions, conclusions, recommendations and rationales; ability to analyze and develop security policy and procedures and present information to a variety of audiences.  

Factor B – Guidelines                                                               Degree B-4, 70 Points 

Guidelines consist of policies, laws, regulations, procedures, and directives from DoD, DSS, other related security agencies, as well as material prepared by the Multinational Industrial Security Working Group.  DSS policies provide a general outline of the concepts, methods, and goals of the program; however, they are broad and require interpretation and some adaptation to suit particular cases. 

The incumbent exercises a great deal of personal judgment and discretion with broad latitude for interpreting and applying guidelines; and is required to interpret, adapt, develop, and apply guidelines of more then one Federal agency or department involved in joint responsibility control, and operations, of discrete projects.  The work sometimes requires developing criteria or procedures where numerous conditions, options, and conflicting agency/security needs must be considered.  Incumbent must be able to deal with multiple assignments concurrently and be aware of interrelationships between DSS organizations, other agencies of the Federal government, and foreign interests.     

Assignments deal with complex technical work which require addressing, resolving, or responding to complicated or sensitive issues, problems or questions, and involves unusual situations pertaining to international programs which are often precedent setting and involve high profile individuals.  Decisions are also impacted by the need to resolve conflicting provisions of laws and/or regulations. 

The work involves originating new program criteria, developing new information, and approaches to problem resolutions; and developing and interpreting broad security policies and regulations within the total range of existing policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and projected program goals and requirement. 

Factor C – Scope of Authority and Effect of Decisions                    Degree C-4, 70 Points                   

The work involves the protection and security of classified information entrusted to defense industry and civilian and military personnel, and which may be shared with foreign officials. This consequently facilitates the accomplishment of a major portion of the Department of Defense’s mission to defend and protect the United States and it includes support to and from foreign governments. 

Incumbent will be called upon to represent the Branch and Division on working groups aimed at developing training and curriculum revisions.  The incumbent may also participate in the conduct of staff reviews of various offices to assess work products, application of established procedures, and uniform application of policy.  The incumbent makes recommendations based on these activities to revise/modify policies, adjust the curriculum at DSSA, and identify and provide further training as required for DSS personnel. 

The incumbent must balance competing interests in making recommendations with an eye to assuring recommendations comport with the overall intent of national policy.  Oftentimes precedents do not exist and the incumbent must establish new concepts and approaches.   

Factor D – Work Relationships                                                              Degree D-4, 55Points                                                          

Incumbent has wide-ranging contacts at all levels throughout DSS, both civilian and contractor personnel, as well as senior management of cleared business and foreign government personnel.   

Contacts are for the purpose of providing guidance, resolving controversial problems and conflicts and justifying and defending recommendations.  Because transfers may involve large expenditures and there is a need to maintain uniform criteria for the International Program, work often involves a degree of persuading to action.  Tack, diplomacy, and persuasion are essential in attaining agreement to the DSS approach.  Contact with foreign representatives or officials of other U.S. agencies may involve sensitive matters concerning classified information transfers.    

Factor E – Supervision Received                                                 Degree E-4, 55 Points

Incumbent works under general administrative direction of the Chief International Program Branch.  The employee and supervisor, while consulting with one another, develop deadlines and projects, although some deadlines are externally imposed.  As a recognized expert in the security ramifications of international programs, the incumbent is delegated complete authority and responsibility to plan, schedule, and carry out assigned projects.  The Branch Chief provides broad guidance to ensure incumbent operates within the organization’s mission and objectives and within ISP goals and guidance at large.  Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed are normally reviewed only for potential conflict or impact upon broad organizational policies and goals.  Incumbent exercises maximum initiative in identifying and solving emerging problems and keeps supervisor informed of any potentially controversial issues.    

Total Points: 330

Point Range: 295-339=GG-13  

IV. Other Factors 

Requires TDY; incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

Critical Sensitive clearance (TS) must be obtained and maintained.

Testing Designated Position; the incumbent will be placed in a drug testing pool and will be subject to random testing.

Supervisory Security Specialist

                                                           GG-0080-14 

This description is to be used for a Title 10, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Position Only.  

I. Introduction
This position is located in the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD).  The DSS is responsible for the Industrial Security Program (ISP), the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) Program, and the Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) Office.  The ISP is responsible for the oversight of (and assistance to) cleared contractor facilities in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).  The SETA Program is responsible for enhancing the proficiency and awareness of DoD security policies and procedures of its military and industry customers. This includes management of the DSS Academy.  The PSC provides analytical, investigative, and operational support for the DoD personnel security clearance program, acts as an intermediary for DoD with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on such matters, and processes/adjudicates personnel security clearances for DoD and other agency contractor personnel. The Industrial Security Program is responsible for policy implementation and oversight of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). 

The incumbent serves as the Chief, International Program Branch, and is the senior management official responsible for oversight of the International Program, reporting to the Deputy Director for Field Services.  The incumbent will assist and advise the Deputy Director in all aspects of security arrangements that require expertise in the handling of secured documents and/or facilities between DoD and DoD interests, and foreign countries, their embassies, and personnel.

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities 

The incumbent manages and directs the International Program Branch’s activities in terms of its mission, goals, and objectives.  Evaluates short and long-range planning, makes assignments and oversees the development of technical data, estimates, statistics, suggestions, and other information useful to higher level managers in determining which goals and objectives to emphasize.  The incumbent is also expected to improve work methods and procedures used to produce work products.  At least twenty-five percent of the incumbent’s time is spent on classical supervisory duties.  Specific supervisory duties include: 

Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting it to priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work. 

Assigning work to individual staff based upon an understanding of difficulty of assignment and capability of the individual. 

Evaluating work performance of subordinates.

Giving advice, counsel, and/or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.   

Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit supervised and recommending them for appointment, promotion, or reassignment. 

Hearing and resolving complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. 

Effecting minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings or reprimands.  Recommending other action in more serious cases.   

Identifying developmental and training needs of employees and providing for same.   

Developing performance standards.     

The incumbent advises the Deputy Director, Field Services (ISP) and the Director, ISP on all aspects of the DSS International Program, within their area of responsibility (AOR).  The incumbent will determine operating guidelines, approaches, and modes of operation for the subordinate organization within the policy, guidelines, and constraints provided by governing laws, Federal regulations, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and DSS policies.  The incumbent will coordinate issues within DSS Headquarters and with affected U.S. Government elements, to ensure that goals and objectives are consistent with those of the Director, ISP. 

Oversees the DSS International Program located in the Field Services (ISS) Division.  Provides guidance and oversight in the resolution and determination of security arrangements in a multi-national government and business environment, such as the transfer of classified information. 

Develops and provides operational guidance to DSS field and contractor personnel, and defines and supports related training objectives in coordination with the DSS Academy.  Uses DSS websites to assist in accomplishing the training functions, and is the subject-matter expert and provides training at DSS events, as well as to external agencies, private industry, and foreign governments.  Promotes team work and coordination within the Branch, Division, and Directorate and with other DSS offices. 

Establishes and maintains liaison with officials, colleagues, and representatives from the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense/Policy (TSP&NDP), Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Contracts Management Agency, the Military Departments’ international program offices; other Federal agencies; and corresponding level representatives of foreign governments and international organizations, and involved U.S. and foreign industry personnel and officials with respect to International Programs.  Provides guidance and/or participates in the establishment of facility or program-specific security arrangements between governments.  Provides support of DUSD/Policy on security assessments of foreign industrial security programs when requested, while taking into consideration workload and/or budget impact and changing priorities.  Additionally, accompanies DUSD/Policy to international conferences as the industrial security subject-matter advisor.  Oversees the cleared freight forwarder watch process. 

Periodically assesses program progress toward meeting goals and objectives and modifies them as necessary.  Determines reprogramming and rescheduling requirements and makes decisions related to priorities.  Advises the Deputy Director, Field Services and/or the Director, ISP, on the impact, or potential impact, of new or modified requirements and varying priorities including those from DUSD/Policy or the DSS Director.  Keeps DSS leadership informed of significant events or problems occurring within the program areas served. 

Makes decisions on recommendations submitted by DSS field elements, work leaders, and/or supervisors with respect to program plans, procedures, and operations for conformance with policy, feasibility, timelines, and overall acceptability.  Ensures programs and functions are carried out as effectively and efficiently as possible through proper distribution of the workload in the office.  Keeps employees apprised of latest program developments and changes in program requirements, policies and procedures. 

Coordinates the International Program’s correspondence and directions with various ISP elements, as well as other DSS elements to include Office of General Council, Office of Communications, Office of Security and DSS Counterintelligence Office. 

Arranges for visits by foreign dignitaries.  Preparation includes coordination with DUSD/Policy, the Director of DSS, Office of General Council, Office of Communications, Office of Security, and DSS Counterintelligence Office to ensure DSS management is suitably prepared to meet and interact with their foreign counterparts. 

Cooperates in developing and carrying out affirmative action efforts or plans regarding staffing, motivation, and training to develop employees; ensuring expeditious action.  

Cooperates and assists EEO Counselor in resolving informal complaints of discrimination.   

Approves requests for leave and leave without pay (for 30 days or less).   

Assesses resources and funds expenditures, prepares and submits budget forecasts, authorizes training and travel expenditures, and identifies where results do not justify costs.

Acts for the Deputy Director, Field Services in his/her absence. 

Performs other duties as assigned.   

These duties require the following skills and knowledge: 

Mastery of the concepts, principles, policies, public laws, regulations, and mandates pertaining to national security and international programs in order to establish goals and to determine/examine whether policies and programs are necessary and cost effective to maintain effective security programs consistent with laws, regulations and agency goals. 

Mastery of security disciplines required to resolve conflicts and complex issues/problems related to national security and international programs. 

Mastery of security requirements for the transfer of classified information and classified material across international borders.  

Comprehensive knowledge of the US government requirements pertaining to export control and national disclosure policy with regard to Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. 

Comprehensive knowledge of business and operational structures, and functions, practices, and legal instruments to recognize presence or potential of industrial policies and actions to adversely affect the protection of classified or otherwise export controlled information.  

Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals in complex situations; and ability to lead the resolution process for major security problems and issues. 

Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals inside and outside of the immediate working unit.  Completion of a contracting officer’s representative course of instruction is required. 

Ability to instruct others in international security and develop training objectives, performance measures, and corresponding content. 

Skilled in public speaking, oral and written communications to logically organize and articulate decisions, conclusions, recommendations and rationales; ability to analyze and develop security policy and procedures and present information to a variety of audiences. 

Ability to supervise Federal employees, as well as to assess deliverables from contractor personnel.    

III. Evaluation Factors  

Factor A – Guidelines                                                        Degree A-4, 75 Points 

Guidelines consist of governing Federal laws; directives, instructions, and other prescriptive materials from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and material prepared by the Multinational Industrial Security Working Group.  DSS policies also provide a general outline of the concepts, methods, and goals of the program, but are broad and require refinement and coordination. 

The incumbent possesses expert knowledge of the processes, procedures, and limits of the transfer of classified information and materials across international borders.  He/she must exercise a great deal of personal judgment and discretion with broad latitude for interpreting and applying guidelines; and is required to interpret, adapt, develop, and apply guidelines of more than one Federal agency or department involved in joint responsibility control, and operations, or discrete projects.  The particulars of adapting guidelines to specific situations and circumstances are sometimes unprecedented and require a great deal or originality and ingenuity.  

Factor B - Scope and Variety of Operations                Degree B-2, 65 Points 

The work involves the protection and security of classified information entrusted to defense industry and civilian and military personnel, and that is to be shared with foreign officials. Consequently, this work facilitates the accomplishment of a major portion of the Department of Defense’s mission to defend and protect the United States, as well as its support to foreign governments. 

The work affects Federal government entities, non-governmental bodies, and foreign governments.  Recommendations and technical interpretations made by the incumbent may affect the level of funding required to meet program mission requirements, and such funding levels may take several years to take affect due to the budget process.   

The incumbent plans workflow and directs the work by adjusting workloads and adapting or modifying procedures to alleviate backlogs or delays.  Reviews completed work for technical adequacy and to see if it complies with instructions, including standards for quality and quantity.  The supervisor’s workload may vary moderately due to cyclic fluctuations or other externally imposed factors.   

Assignments deal with complex technical work which require addressing, resolving, or responding to complicated or sensitive issues, problems or questions, and involve unusual situations pertaining to international programs which are often precedent-setting and involve high profile individuals.                    

Factor C – Work Relationships                              Degree C-5, 95 Points                          

 Incumbent has contacts with management officials at the highest levels of government, including routine contacts with management officials in DSS; those occupying policy-making positions at OSD; prominent members of the military services; security and counterintelligence officials in DoD and elsewhere in Government, as well as senior management personnel of cleared businesses and foreign government personnel. 

Contacts are to enlist the approval of management officials and gain the cooperation and support of others.  Contacts are also to promote, justify, and gain acceptance of the sensitive or controversial decisions made.  Other contacts are established to develop, coordinate, and defend (recommendations with long-term consequences if adopted) before prominent and influential management officials including plans to restructure security and intelligence programs and their operations, significant policy changes across program or agency lines, and the recasting of priorities and goals.  

Factor D – Supervision Exercised                                      Degree D-2, 65 points

 Plans work schedules and sequences of operations for subordinates on a regular basis for his or her assigned element, ensuring that deadlines are met and that there is an even flow of work.  Revises work schedules, including overtime when appropriate, to meet changes in workload.  Gives special instructions on difficult or unusual operations, answering technical questions about the work.  Informs higher-level supervisors of anticipated vacancies, increases in workload, or other circumstances requiring replacements or additional staff.  Formally recommends promotions, reassignments, and recognition of outstanding performance by recommending awards.  Resolves the informal complaints of employees that are within his/her jurisdiction, contacting higher levels of supervision for information and to correct unsatisfactory conditions.  Directs on-the-job training for employees and provides back-up skills by cross training.  Advises employees of their performance requirements and informs them individually on their progress toward meeting requirements.  Holds corrective meetings with employees and refers disciplinary problems to higher-level supervision.  Prepares formal evaluations of employee performance.  Explains to employees the main features and general procedures of promotion plans, training programs, and opportunities; and seeks answers to more technical questions from higher-level supervisors or staff specialists. 

Factor E – Complexity of Work Supervised, 65 Points       

The base level of work supervised is at the GG-13 level. 

Total Points: 365

Point Range: 345-394=GG-14 

Other Significant Facts 

Requires TDY; incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Critical Sensitive clearance (TS) must be obtained and maintained. 

Testing Designated Position; the incumbent will be placed in a drug testing pool and will be subject to random testing. 

FOCI Announcement: 

Wanted by Defense Security Service (DSS), an agency of the Department of Defense (DoD):  International Security Specialists in the DSS Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) Branch (GG-13, 14, 15).  Protect U.S. national security as part of the nation's premier security service.  Enforce the National Industrial Security Program on behalf of the DoD, State, Homeland Security and 21 other government agencies.  Work directly with senior leadership in industry to ensure the protection of our nation's most closely guarded secrets.  Expertise in security, international affairs, international business, economics, law, or other similar fields is desired.  U.S. citizenship and ability to hold a security clearance required.  Visit www.dss.mil and click on "DSS IS HIRING" to link to the DSS listings on www.usajobs.gov for more details of the DSS positions currently available and that will open shortly.
 

International Programs Announcement: 

Wanted by Defense Security Service (DSS), an agency of the Department of Defense (DoD):International Security Specialist - Branch Office Chief (GG-14) and Action Officers (GG-13).  Work with 34countries to protect U.S., foreign, and NATO classified information and technology as it transits throughout the world.  Implement National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) guidance, work with DoD and other government agencies in protecting U.S. classified information in a global environment.  U.S. citizenship and ability to hold a security clearance required.  Visit www.dss.mil and click on "DSS IS HIRING" to link to the DSS listings on www.usajobs.gov for more details of the positions currently available and that will open shortly.

Headquarters United States Special Operations Command

Job Title:

Several Acquisition Positions in the YA/YC 02 and 03 pay bands ranging in pay from $68,625.00 - $124,010

We have openings in the different acquisition career fields including multiple positions in Program Management (1101, series; this is 340 in other services), Contracting (1102 series), Logistics (346 series), Financial (501) and several others.  All interested professionals are invited to apply these acquisition positions today!  NOTE:  Secret clearance is the minimum required classification to work at USSOCOM and most of our positions require higher clearances.

For more information and links to job announcements for these positions please visit us at http://www.socom.mil/jobs.html 

FEMA

Job Title:
Program Manager (GS15 - Salary range $115,317 - $149,000)

FEMA is seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and self-motivated Program Manager to fill a permanent position within the agency’s Individual Assistance Division.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of technical assets to support Federal disaster recovery programs; Supervising a team of local and field based staff; Serving as the lead manager for contracts; Advising senior management on procurement actions, issuing technical and strategic recommendations; Identifying and supporting planned and unplanned procurement requirements; Developing policy guidance to support the planning, use, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of recovery technical assistance contracts.

For qualification requirements and information on how to apply for this position please visit us at www.fema.gov and click on employment opportunities for the Washington, DC metro area.  The vacancy announcement number for this position is DE-08-299-MKS.