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**Open only to applicants ICTAP eligibles in the Washington, DC local commuting area and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment.
The employee will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist or Senior Personnel Security Specialist with the Office of Facilities & Operations Management (OFOM) managing the full range of the Agency's personnel security efforts.
01/15/2025 to 01/22/2025
$109,487 - $210,837 per year
EL 12 - 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
13
No
No
OFOM-25-04
828000900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Applications will only be accepted from those eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the Washington, DC commuting area and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment . You must be a U.S. Citizen
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
An Overview of FHFA's Benefits for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 provides a summary of benefits for the current fiscal year.
FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill vacancies.
This position requires obtaining a Level II COR certification.
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 ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of at least 90; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your 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.
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. A score will be assigned to you ranging from 70 to 100 points. ICTAP applicants who are deemed "well qualified," having obtained a score of at least 90 and those who meet the VEOA eligibility and qualification requirements and are deemed best qualified will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration.
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.
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 01/22/2025 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 Andrea Engler Lepage at andrea.lepage@fhfa.gov or 000-000-0000 to obtain an alternative application.
After receiving all application packages, 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 their resume and the completed Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants deemed best qualified and well-qualified ICTAP eligibles may be contacted for an interview. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the application deadline. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
***There is currently one vacancy available. However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the opening 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. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for FHFA to share your application with others in FHFA for similar positions.
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/828000900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Office of Facilities Operations Management Overview
The Office of Facilities Operations Management (OFOM) is dedicated to proactively maintaining a safe, clean, and functional work environment in a seamless manner. We strive to provide cutting edge service in facilities maintenance and operations management; physical and personnel security, emergency management; supply and inventory management; conference planning, and transportation to FHFA employees and guests.
