Personnel Security Division Director

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing personnel security program management work that includes: Directing or overseeing personnel security operations, including assigning work, evaluating performance, establishing program priorities, and managing staff or resources; Reviewing and making or recommending personnel security determinations involving suitability, fitness, credentialing, national security eligibility, or continuous vetting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and adjudicative guidelines; Developing, implementing, or revising personnel security policies and procedures to address regulatory requirements, adjudicative standards, or identified program deficiencies; Managing personnel security services or programs, including coordinating service requirements with customer organizations, monitoring performance, and overseeing budgets, agreements, or resource allocations; and Evaluating personnel security program performance using workload, timeliness, quality, or compliance data and recommending or implementing operational improvements.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS15 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Direct personnel security operations, including credentialing, suitability, fitness, national security eligibility, and continuous vetting programs for Federal employees and contractors. Supervise subordinate managers and staff, establish performance expectations, oversee workforce planning, and manage divisional budgets, resources, and operational priorities.

Review and make personnel security adjudicative determinations, including security clearance eligibility, denials, revocations, and cases involving derogatory information. Develop and implement personnel security policies, procedures, and program improvements to ensure compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and adjudicative standards.

Direct reimbursable personnel security services for Federal agencies, including interagency agreements, financial management, customer relationships, and service delivery. Establish and monitor program performance measures, evaluate adjudicative timeliness and quality, and implement corrective actions to improve operational effectiveness. Advise senior leadership and represent the agency in interagency discussions concerning personnel security requirements, adjudicative standards, and program operations.