This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/800089200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Serve as Senior Personnel Security Specialist, overseeing the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) personnel security efforts under the Supervisory Security Specialist. Manage adjudications, suitability determinations, access controls, and personnel security policy issues for employees and contractors. Lead contract management and system support for the agency's personnel security programs.
Learn more about this agency07/16/2024 to 07/22/2024
$120,410 - $204,696 per year
EL 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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No
No
OFOM-24-04
800089200
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals, including both federal employees and contractors. Conducts the full scope of adjudication and determination processes, including the review and assessment of information for both content and veracity, as well as prepares supporting recommendations and summaries.
Ensures documentation is complete and sufficient and makes final decisions on suitability and security eligibly. Determines if there are concerns that need further investigation or consideration based on federal guidance. Communicates in an organized manner, the issues and identifies mitigating or disqualifying factors to management for further action.
Serves as liaison and coordinates all necessary interaction with applicable interagency partners on all matters related to security processing and case management. Coordinates interactions with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and other cognizant security agency regarding national security matters.
Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors. Prepares letters to managers, other government offices, and Congressional offices providing explanations of actions taken on cases as necessary.
Interprets regulations and/or provides general information on personnel suitability or personnel security matters. Reviews current federal guidance on personnel security and suitability matters and makes recommendations for the continued refinement and development of the Agency's personnel security policies.
Works with appropriate internal partners to identify, develop, and implement policy or operational enhancements to improve the efficiency and timeliness of the Agency's personnel security programs without impacting overall security and accuracy of the program.
Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites. Makes determinations or recommendations on all cases requiring a negative suitability determination or revocation of a national security clearance.
Manages contracts and other budgetary issues related to specific assigned contracts or Interagency Agreements.
Evaluates the authenticity and pertinence of information to the case under adjudication. Coordinates security clearance requests with staff members and other relevant partners to ensure proper information is obtained. Processes requests for passing of clearance information to other federal agencies.
Evaluates official Position Descriptions (OF-8) to determine if position sensitivity levels have been properly designated in accordance with relevant policy and criteria. Ensures complete and accurate records are maintained for all cases.
May conduct training and quality assurance reviews and implements policy and procedures relevant to the background investigation and security clearance areas of the FHFA Security Program. Assists with drafting and maintaining Personnel Security and Suitability policy and handbook. Incoordination with internal partners, drafts Standard Operating Procedures to process new hires, contractors, fingerprinting, adjudication, sponsoring and adjudicating HSPD-12 PIV card actions, and other relevant aspects of the Agency's personnel security policy.
Coordinates and monitors matters relating to security clearances. Courteously and tactfully provides assistance, information, and status briefs to supervisors, managers, and patrons as needed.
Reviews all new Executive Orders, Federal Regulations and OPM guidance to implement in the FHFA's Security Program to ensure compliance.
Serves as the personnel security program subject matter expert. Incumbent is responsible for creating project and operating plans that are compliant with OFOM requirements, as well as managing scope, milestones, and deadlines for related projects.
Provides training and guidance and explains federal regulations as needed to ensure timely submission and processing of security paperwork for new hires and contractors. Develops materials, including trainings and other job aids, to help stakeholders understand the personnel security process. Supports current and potential employees/contractors with issues related to the provision of documentation in federal personnel security systems.
Works closely with management and designated personnel during audits to provide explanation for each unique situation discovered in an audit, provide explanation of the security process, and provide documentation for case review.
Monitors database for background investigative data. Compiles statistical data and provide comprehensive reports and analyses as necessary based on requests from management.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
An Overview of FHFA's Benefits for Fiscal Year 2023 provides a summary of benefits for the current fiscal year.
This position requires obtaining a Level II COR certification.
This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated based on your responses to the job specific competencies documented within the questionnaire and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. The top ten candidates, and those tied for the tenth spot, will be referred for selection. All qualified non-competitive applicants will be referred.
Competencies:
FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:
1. Your Resume: If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel, or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.
2. SF 50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include an SF-50 that shows your tenure (1 or 2 in Block 24) and competitive status (1 in Block 34). You will not be considered without this. The SF 50 should show highest grade held on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
3. Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)
4. Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
5. Other Supporting Documents:
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/22/2024 to receive consideration.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Devin Hinkle at devin.hinkle@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3777 to obtain an alternative application.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in his/her resume and the completed Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants deemed best-qualified may be contacted for an interview. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the deadline for applications. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
There is currently one vacancy available for this announcement. However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the closing date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s).
FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/800089200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency's mission is to ensure that the regulated entities operate in a safe and sound manner so that they serve as a reliable source of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.
FHFA's work environment fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees are valued. We recognize the commitment of our workforce and model behaviors that demonstrate the Agency's values of Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. Come join FHFA and help in achieving our mission!