This position is part of the DARPA Mission Services Office (MSO) The incumbent of this position serves as the Program Security Officer (PSO) of the Research and Development Program. The PSO provides comprehensive proactive security services, including research technology program protection expertise. The PSO supports SID through expert planning, directing, evaluating, executing, and improving selected phases of the DARPA security and intelligence programs.
You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector): Knowledge of the implementation, execution, and application of S&T security policies and processes including, but not limited to, information, industrial, international, personnel, physical, operational, communications, operations, and special access program/compartmented program security disciplines, coupled with research technology program protection, program protection, critical program information identification, horizontal protection, the application of risk management principles, and execution of sensitive test activities. Develop and coordinate technology transfer agreements and security agreements to support transition of S&T/RDT&E programs to the acquisition and operations communities. Knowledge, understanding, and application of current program security Executive Orders, DoD Directives, Public Laws and other policies and procedures supporting the establishment, management, reporting and conduct of DoD acquisition, Science & Technology (S&T) or Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs at all levels of classification, to include fundamental research, controlled unclassified, collateral, and Special Access Programs (SAPs). Knowledge of the requirements and processes for approval of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or SAP Facilities (SAPFs) and SAP information technology certification & accreditation at cleared contractor locations. Experience in security incident management, including initial containment and reporting, risk analysis, recovery actions, and long-term mitigation and corrective actions to minimize impacts to safety, security, and program cost/schedule/performance. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the DoD basic qualifications requirements. See:https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-0080.pdf for DoD qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS section of this announcement by the close 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.
As a Security Officer (Research & Development Program) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversight and management of the accreditation, operation , transition and/or termination of SAP activities at defense industry and mission partner locations. Serves as an OPSEC Coordinator, creating, assessing, and implementing OPSEC requirements for their Technical Office programs. These duties also include reviewing, assessing, and making public release recommendations IAW Public Release policies. Responsible for developing security guidance in the conduct of contract solicitations, awards, execution, and termination for DARPA S&T programs. In addition, the PSO must support DARPA contract source selection processes through professional analysis, risk management, and recommendations regarding proper solutions to program security requirements. Assesses emerging critical technologies and makes recommendations regarding possible technology protection courses of action through the analysis and categorization of information and programs as fundamental research, controlled unclassified information (CUI), collateral, or special access program. Responsible for understanding, assessing, and providing recommendations to the DARPA Foreign Disclosure Officer regarding DARPA International Cooperation and DoD project agreements/arrangements with foreign partners. The PSO is responsible for drafting Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters and Program Security Instructions for these agreements/arrangements.