As a Physical Security Specialist, you will be responsible for the policy, procedures, and daily operations of the badging office at Marshall Space Flight Center and Michoud Assembly Facility and will oversee contractor operations for the Center's protective services contract. You will work with a team of highly-skilled Physical Security Specialists and will interact daily with external partners and agencies.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Providing oversight of a physical security program (e.g., Visitor Management and Access) to secure facilities, personnel, classified information, or other sensitive materials/resources; Performing site security reviews to ensure facilities meet physical security requirements that detect, deter, or neutralize threats involving unauthorized disclosure, sabotage, or vandalism activities; and Analyzing policies, processes, or operations to provide recommendations for enhancements, improvements, or modifications that may improve security posture. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
Advises on contract administration activities for specialized procurements. Coordinates incremental funding, redirection of effort, performance evaluations, time extensions, change orders, approval of progress payments, and final contractor payments.
Oversees badging offices, provides customer service, and ensures the application of NASA policy. Approves requests for badges from both contractor and civil servant employees.
Develops policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, or operations from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
Serves as liaison with Redstone Arsenal and other agencies regarding access and badging matters. Serves as MSFC functional expert in these areas.
Develops, implements, and maintains procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection. Continuously assesses procedures to recommend improvements and changes to enhance overall security.
Safeguards information and material in the direct custody of the Agency or in the hands of other governments, private businesses (e.g., those having contacts with the Government), educational institutions, or other organizations.
Uses qualitative and quantitative techniques to identify, evaluate, and recommend management actions for resolving issues. Develops and prepares briefings and status reports that foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.