What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADJUDICATION AND VETTING SERVICES position at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency?
Summary
DCSA Personnel Security is seeking a Deputy Assistant Director, Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS), responsible for directing critical organizational and operational elements related to security procedures review. The incumbent will provide authoritative guidance and oversight on security procedures, ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of the workforce, and mitigating risks to national security.
This job is open to
- Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
Current DCSA employees only
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Duties
As the Deputy Assistant Director, Adjudication and Vetting Services, this position will be responsible for the following duties :
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ) : All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to 2 pages per technical qualification.
1. Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing security procedures, including risk assessment and mitigation by recognizing emerging actions, processes or policy and adjusting priorities and resources, integrating teams, and coordinating activities in order to determine the best approach and plan of execution.
2. Proven ability to plan, anticipate, and forecast future program needs and lead people toward meeting a large complex and multifunctional organization's vision, mission and goals.
3. Demonstrated ability and experience working at senior levels of the Department of Defense to build strategic alliances, and coalitions internally, with Congress, other Federal agencies, private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve mutual goals.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
Joint Duty Credit : All DCSA executive level positions require Joint Duty Credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete / be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for many almost any rotational assignments assignment to another IC component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) that was at least at the GS / GG-1113 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, that and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty credit. Note : Employees without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. DCSA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.
Resumes should NOT include : Classified information / SSN / Photo of yourself / personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc / Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, for quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes :
1. Resume - Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. Technical Qualifications - Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each technical qualification.
3. Standard Form (SF) 50 - If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure.
4. Veteran's Documents - : If applying using veteran's preference you must submit your DD214 showing character of service (SERVICE-2 OR MEMBER-4) or Statement of Service that includes a character of service, and if claiming Disabled Veteran preference, you must also submit an SF-15 Form and VA letter AB-4 showing final percentage.
5. Joint Duty Credit Information - If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs).
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in Required Documents section.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS :
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including : supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at :
http : / / www.dla.mil / Portals / 104 / Documents / Careers / downloads / DoDGenAppInfo.pdf
Agency contact information
DE Applicant Inquires
Phone
614-692-0420
DEApplicantInquiries@dla.mil
Address
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and / or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS : Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
Note : Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes :
1. Resume - Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. Technical Qualifications - Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each technical qualification.
3. Standard Form (SF) 50 - If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure.
4. Veteran's Documents - : If applying using veteran's preference you must submit your DD214 showing character of service (SERVICE-2 OR MEMBER-4) or Statement of Service that includes a character of service, and if claiming Disabled Veteran preference, you must also submit an SF-15 Form and VA letter AB-4 showing final percentage.
5. Joint Duty Credit Information - If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in Required Documents section.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS :
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including : supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at :
http : / / www.dla.mil / Portals / 104 / Documents / Careers / downloads / DoDGenAppInfo.pdf
Agency contact information
DE Applicant Inquires
Phone
614-692-0420
DEApplicantInquiries@dla.mil
Address
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and / or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS : Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
Note : Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
