Senior Technical Leader/ Chief, Program Protection, Security, and Intelligence (DC)

Responsibilities:
The Chief for Program Protection, Security and Intelligence is responsible for the development of concepts, policies, security and intelligence programs to support the specialized mission of the TF through the oversight and direction of group efforts. As the senior policy advisor to the Director and expert on interagency coordination processes and procedures, the incumbent will oversee, guide and direct major policy development and coordination projects. Leads a security team supporting NS/EP programs with responsibility to develop, establish guidance, and implement programs in support of operations for the organization's Operations Security, Specialized Sensitive Support, Intelligence, Counterintelligence (Cl), and Enhanced Operational Support Programs enabling security protection of classified facilities and information at various locations. Advises senior executives and staff on new developments and advances in techniques in the specialty area of Operational Security and Intelligence; plans, organizes and directs studies to develop long range ( e.g. 5-10 year) plans and forecasts; recommends methods for enhancing efficiency of security systems and protective measures through modifications and applications of evolving technology; evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency
security and program protection projects; and implements DoD and national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs and protection activities. Oversees the overall security program and coordinates with senior officials in developing security measures for the classification, safeguarding, transmission, declassification, and destruction of classified information. Coordinates with information systems security personnel as required to develop and implement plans for the effective management, use, and oversight of classified information in electronic form.

The selected individual will be responsible for:
- Responsible for development, implementation, and sustainment of the organization's Enhanced Operational Support and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs supporting multiple facilities, and numerous assets employed throughout the continental U.S. (CONUS), including continuous training of over 200 assigned personnel, and hundreds of rotational personnel receiving support under the organization's mission requirements.

- Responsible for organizing, codifying, and managing the organization's Specialized Sensitive Support program employing highly sophisticated measures to protect the organization's most critical assets and ensuring that: programmatic activities are consistent with DoW Policy and U.S. Code including development of all foundational and supporting documentation throughout the program life cycle; training support packages are developed and implemented through testing and evaluation of employees to meet certification requirements established in DoW policy; due diligence is conducted to periodically evaluate individual tenets of the program as considered in DoW policy.

- Responsible for development and implementation of the organization's Counterintelligence program primarily focused on: conducting Insider Threat and internal incident response;
investigations/inquiries of security incidents that threaten the security of the organization's information and assets; and in addition, developing/implementing the Incident Response Policy
and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed.

- Develops and implements program protection plans and security strategies at various facilities. Establishes and oversees a comprehensive security program that includes Personnel
Security (PERSEC), Insider Threat, Operational Security (OPSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Industrial and Information Assurance. Responsible for the physical security and access control program at various sites to preclude unauthorized access to facilities and information. Develops and implements security and awareness programs for personnel assigned to or visiting assigned sites. Analyzes, plans, and implements operational security procedures to ensure business continuity and crisis resilience in support of NS/EP and the previously identified security disciplines.

- Applying highly specialized knowledge and guidance to COOP support programs. Reviewing, evaluating, and modifying TF policies, as required;

- Monitoring operations to identify, develop, and refine broad-based strategies to improve the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of policy and procedures;

- Developing, directing, and modifying NS/EP support focused on critical, long-range strategic emergency and mobilization policies for specialized and critical elements of supported
organizations;

- Providing oversight to sensitive programs and contributing directly to the development of concepts and implementation plans that receive the careful attention of senior leaders in the U.S.
Government;

- Serving as the senior security policy expert for specialized projects and missions, including: COOP facilities acquisition and maintenance program requirements; development of concepts and
requirements for the demobilization of COOP resources and emergency action procedures to include required documentation for the control and use of facilities in the event of an emergency; and execution of interagency coordination procedures to ensure compatibility of emergency plans;

- Representing the TF at meetings and conferences, advising key leadership on interagency NS/EP policies, memoranda of agreements, and operational readiness programs designed to
maximize national strategic capabilities;

- Evaluating, reviewing and advising key leadership on alternative operational concepts based on risk assessment and vulnerability reports of operational approaches;

- Evaluating and analyzing all new and revised U.S. Government and DoD directives and regulations related to COOP and NS/Emergency Management policy to ensure consistency and
compatibility with TF policy objectives;

-Engaging with stakeholders, clients, and overseers about the TF mission and activities.



Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: DISL Tier 1 - $197,200 - $209,600
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

This position may require sudden operational and/or training deployments, with little or no advance warning provided. Employee may be subject to 24-hour on call duty. In an emergency, this service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Employee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under increased mental and physical stress. Employee must physically be able to move and assemble equipment relating to communications and operations centers. The incumbent of this position is designated as an Essential Employee for purposes of weather-related events or other short term isolated emergencies.

The incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation.



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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.

For current DISLs, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 in addition to your resume. For all non-DISL applicants you must address the Technical Qualifications in your resume. Failure to submit either an SF-50 or resume write-up will disqualify you from consideration.

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