Total 17 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia

As an Operation Research Analyst, the incumbent:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for cost estimating, life-cycle cost analysis, cost modeling and the development of cost databases, risk management, and operational research.
• Uses knowledge of applying appropriate cost estimating and statistics principles and methods, as well as risk management principles, to technically complex systems.
• Provides expert advice to program and project teams in cost estimating and analysis, including project baselining and support to the program decision processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert conducting scientifically based quantitative analysis of NNSA programs and projects to justify their cost, scope, and schedule baselines, as reported to Congress.
• Performs program analysis, including identification of key risks and issues, resource alternatives, and programmatic recommendations, informs the NNSA Future Years Nuclear Security Program (FYNSP) and budget submission under the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (PPBE) system.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the evaluation of the program/project performance, operational effectiveness, operational suitability, and estimated costs and schedules of programs and projects.
• Monitors progress identifies issues, analyzes root cause, and develops recommendations to senior level leadership.
• Provides technical and subject matter expertise to the CEPE Director, CEPE Deputy Director, the NNSA Administrator, senior leadership of NNSA programs, Congress, and other stakeholder agencies.
• Analyzes cost/financial and technical data to perform analysis, build models, identify trends, and develop tools using appropriate statistical and mathematical techniques.

• You will supervise a subordinate staff performing the work of the division.
• You will assign work to subordinates, based on priorities and employee capabilities.
• You will direct the Material Assessment Program for all ships and submarines homeported in Norfolk and Bahrain.
• You will provide recommended changes to existing technical documents.
• You will lead strategic planning initiatives that directly support attainment of command and department goals.
• You will manage resources allocations to execute work within the constraints of established financial controls.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

• You will provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on IT issues.
• You will be responsible for the overall implementation and operation of an Information Assurance program.
• You will implement SOP to ensure all IT assets are identified and accounted for.
• You will exercise technical and administrative supervision over both military and civilian personnel in the IT department to include daily operations, evaluation and overall department management.
• You will report and document all security related events.

• You will review regulations and provide responses to EEO related questions and inquiries.
• You will research appropriate regulations and guidelines when necessary and advise specialist of findings.
• You will maintain data in relevant Department of Navy databases for claimant programs.
• You will prepare reports by obtaining appropriate demographic data utilizing spreadsheets, graphs, slides and other presentation formats, as required.
• You will interpret the Federal EEO laws, policies and regulations and implementing instructions for administration of a discrimination complaint process for both individual and class complaints.
• You will make recommendations on Reasonable Accommodations requests.

• You will overhaul, repair, modify and participate in the test and refueling of nuclear reactor plant systems and associated components.
• You will install, adjusts set and repair or replace, various controls and regulation of safety devices such as meters, gages, valves, switches and automatic alarms.
• You will perform on-the­ site machining of parts, test the operations of machinery, and repair valves (primary and secondary), pumps, actuators, operatives, etc.
• You will use various portable machine tools, such as seal weld cutting machines, portable milling machines, facing machines, and drills.
• You will use precision measuring instruments as height gages, depth gages, calipers, verniers, various types of micrometers, and protractors.
• You will be required to read the work from blueprints, sketches, and specifications in determining critical dimensions and key reference points.
• You will examine and troubleshoot to determine the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed, and to estimate the time required to complete repairs.
• You will disassemble, repair, and rebuild components and assemblies such as shafts, propellers, rudders, engines, and sea valves.
• You will operate machinery and equipment for launching systems, torpedo tubes, periscopes, antennas, sonar, and radar equipment; and other shipboard equipment such as air compressors, feed pumps, condensers, and air ejectors.
• You will independently dismantle, move, and relocate various types of submarine and shipboard machinery such as turbines, generators, diesel engines, and their accessories or install new machinery.

• You will be responsible for the efficient and economical performance of the branch and deciding or recommending changes to the Division Head or Command Chief Information Officer (CCIO).
• You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of the branch in the provision of optimum procurement services to requestors within resource allocations and budget limitations.
• You will conduct ongoing analysis of present and future financial constraints, trends, or return on investment business cases and incorporates new/improved methodologies into branch operations.
• You will develop and oversee Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) IT Requirements Execution Plan.
• You will be responsible for the management, performance and oversight of IT procurement. You will develop programs plans, policies, and standards for the purchase or acquisition of IT equipment and services.
• You will provide IT Budget processes to include the budget planning and development, budget submission, budget execution, tracking, budget reconciliation and budget data calls. You will manage all IT investments, including those for capital property.
• You will assess policy needs and develop policies to govern IT activities. In addition, you will provide policy guidance to IT management, staff and customers.
• You will perform Navy Information Technology Approval System (NAV-ITAS) Organization level IRM duties and develop, implement and interpret NAVSEA policy and create and maintain command procedure for IT personnel.
• You will review and approve/reject all Information Technology Procurement Requests before final C109 CIO/Deputy/Division Head approval.
• You will perform contract management for services, and maintenance and subscription contracts.
• you will liaison with U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and other Echelon II/III commands to identify IT capability gaps and recommend solutions that are interoperable with existing afloat and ashore architectures.

• You will make engineering studies of assigned work to determine overall requirements such as component size and capability, arrangement, special material, and work involvement of other codes.
• You will conduct investigations aboard ship to obtain information for development and determination of working plan adaptability and implementation.
• You will investigate structural failures or damages and prepares reports including remedial action(s) to prevent further occurrences.
• You will have the authority to disapprove unsatisfactory work packages and be responsible for submission of work packages that have been approved at their level to the Branch Head for final review and approval.
• You will identify and resolve structural problems encountered during pre-fabrication, installation, and grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts.

• Respond to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) inquiries from Federal enrollees and/or their authorized representatives, including responses on appeals of disputed health benefit claims, benefits regulations, and other program related inquiries.
• Prepares written directives for the Contracting Officer's signature requiring carriers to provide benefits, as appropriate.
• Respond to general inquiries concerning disputed claim regulations, health insurance coverage, and Federal enrollment eligibility.
• Perform research and obtain additional information from outside sources, including the health benefits Plan and providers.
• Consult with internal clinical advisors (e.g. nurse) to resolve disputed health benefits claims and develop responses to inquiries and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough case analysis on disputed health benefits claims.
• Develop a written appeal response that is based on analysis and FEHB Program benefit policies and guidelines.
• Track trends and systemic claim processing errors that surface from the disputed claim appeal process in order to provide recommendations to the Health Insurance Specialists for carrier to take corrective action or make contract language improvements.

• Respond to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) inquiries from Federal enrollees and/or their authorized representatives, including responses on appeals of disputed health benefit claims, benefits regulations, and other program related inquiries.
• Prepares written directives for the Contracting Officer's signature requiring carriers to provide benefits, as appropriate.
• Respond to general inquiries concerning disputed claim regulations, health insurance coverage, and Federal enrollment eligibility.
• Perform research and obtain additional information from outside sources, including the health benefits Plan and providers.
• Consult with internal clinical advisors (e.g. nurse) to resolve disputed health benefits claims and develop responses to inquiries and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough case analysis on disputed health benefits claims.
• Develop a written appeal response that is based on analysis and FEHB Program benefit policies and guidelines.
• Track trends and systemic claim processing errors that surface from the disputed claim appeal process in order to provide recommendations to the Health Insurance Specialists for carrier to take corrective action or make contract language improvements.

• You will implement security programs under the general direction the Security Officer and Senior Security Specialist.
• You will be responsible for executing the Personnel Security (PERSEC) Information Security (INFOSEC) Physical Security (PHYSEC) Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection (AT/FP), Operational Security (OPSEC) and Privacy Act (PA) programs.
• You will assist with the formulation and presentation of an effective Security Education and Training curriculum; interprets and applies specific guidelines, regulations and policies.

• Develops and manages all aspects of the organizational physical security program and evaluates existing programs for adequacy and efficiency.
• Develops and administers a personnel security education and training program that assures all employees are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures.
• Develops and administers security awareness training programs.
• Reviews, drafts, and implements Operations Security plans which are effectively tailored countermeasures based on applicable adversarial threat information.
• Advises management and procurement officials on industrial security requirements, reviews security documentation to identify the level and extent of protection required for the projects, systems, and information at organization and project sites.

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and Continuous Vetting (CV) alerts to determine the suitability, fitness or security eligibility of individuals who need access to FDIC facilities, networks/systems, and sensitive information.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and evaluates official Position Descriptions (OF-8) to ensure the position sensitivity and risk levels have been properly designated in accordance with relevant policy and the signed Position Designation Tool results are maintained.
• Provides authoritative information and guidance on Trusted Workforce 2.0 and other personnel security policies to employees at all levels of management within FDIC and to individuals external to the organization. 
• Prepares written summaries to communicate and justify final trust determinations for suitability, fitness, security eligibility or credentialing.
• Writes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for everyday operations within the Personnel Security Program (PERSEC) Program.
• Conducts and prepares briefings to FDIC stakeholders on all matters related to Personnel Vetting and communicate program changes.
• Represents FDIC at interagency security meetings, working groups and other forums that are tasked with formulating personnel vetting policies.

**Duties quoted at GS-11 level; If selected at the GS-07 or GS-09, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11.**

The Security Specialist performs a variety of security tasks in the resilience and security programs.

• Represents OCSO as an expert source for personnel suitability information and program management to AOC jurisdiction.
• Conducts staff visits to provide on-site training/assistance for the AOC Personnel Suitability Screening and Full-Time Employee (FTE) / Contractor Badge Tracking Portal.
• Performs personnel suitability and controlled unclassified information security inspections of AOC jurisdictions, as required.
• Represents OCSO at a variety of external meetings to discuss personnel suitability matters, provides guidance or instruction and/or resolves discrepancies or issues.
• Responsible for the destruction of classified material for the AOC and briefs officials on their duties and responsibilities regarding such matters.
• Maintains records of classified material destroyed. In the absence of the designated Security Officer, accomplishes all tasks incident to the classification, downgrading, declassification, marking, physical protection and destruction of classified material generated in or furnished to the AOC.
• Serves as classified custodian for the receiving, controlling and destroying of all classified material up to and including Top Secret.

Applicants must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures; Also must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

** Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.**

This position is located within the Operational Services Bureau, Hazardous Incident Response Division, Hazardous Devices Section. The Hazardous Devices Section (HDS) provides specialized response capabilities to the Department on a daily basis for events that require heightened protective security measures. In support of the USCP mission, HDS is responsible for ensuring that designated security areas are free of hazardous devices. HDS' primary goal is to provide a safe environment for Members of Congress, staff, and visitors, free from explosive hazardous materials or devices. This mission requires extensive specialized training and equipment; a variety of daily sweeps and inspections throughout the Capitol Complex; and the capability to respond.

HDS Sergeant:

Provides leadership during events requiring heightened protective security measures. Leads a Section and teams of bomb technicians during suspected/confirmed improvised explosives devices (IEDs) and/or weapons of mass destruction. Conducts security surveys and completes plans of action for CODELs and Special Events. Works rotating shifts as assigned by the Division Commander to properly oversee operations and manage day-to-day scheduling and activities. Evaluates intelligence information on trends in IEDs. Performs other duties and projects assigned by the HDS Lieutenant.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members and provides an effective example of leadership; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members to foster an inclusive team environment. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. 

The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the HDS. Candidates that are selected, are expected to remain on the unit a minimum of 5 years, from graduation from the Hazardous Device Basic School, unless promoted during this time. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum.

This position is located in the Operational Services Bureau, Special Operations Division (SOD), United States Capitol Police (USCP).  Serves as an Operations Support Assistant at the Division level within a Bureau or an Office. Performs a broad range of technical and administrative office support work and services to support sworn and civilian staff. Provides human resources support services, automation/computer support, records maintenance, report/information consolidation and similar functions.  Performs a range of support operational activities including monitoring and analyzing workflow issues and projects in consultation with supervisors and/or senior officials. Performs other official duties as assigned. Due to the nature of a police force and emergency operations, civilians may be called upon to perform emergency operations duties outside the realm of their expertise.  Other duties as assigned may vary significantly from the primary duties of the position, and the incumbent as a Federal law enforcement agency employee must be fully aware of this possibility.

At the CP-05/GS-07 level, the duties include: Working closely with management in a developmental capacity by performing assignments and completing trainings, both of which are aimed to prepare the incumbent to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties at the higher grade level.

Establishes effective working relationships with officials, officers, and civilian personnel.  May attend roll calls with the officers.  Actively assist officers with various administrative requests.  Fields phone calls from other divisions, agencies, vendors, and the public.

Utilizes personal computer/office automation systems including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and/or other software packages to prepare reports, graphs, charts, etc.  May provide basic service/maintenance of office equipment such as copiers and facsimile machines by replacing paper, toner cartridges, etc., and provide staff and officers with basic computer assistance such as basic knowledge of word processing or spreadsheet software.

Reviews documents for grammar, format, and spelling. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, court notifications and subpoenas, and directives that may affect the organization and assigned officers.  Organizes and maintain office files and prepare older files for digital archiving. 

At the full performance level of CP-06/GS-08, the duties include:

Prepares, maintains, and certifies automated Time and Attendance reports and monitors leave balances using the WorkBrain system.  Provides assistance and/or information to officials and officers with overtime requests, leave requests, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applications, Paid Parental applications, pay certification, payroll corrections, workers' compensation paperwork, requests for advance leave, requests for leave without pay, and similar services as requested. Serves as the organization's liaison for office support services.

Organizes and maintains office files, records, manuals and related materials in accordance with established policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates extensive office support services for specialized or unique program or office needs. Responds to inquiries and requests for assistance on administrative problems. Maintains procurement files and databases in accordance with Federal regulations and agency directives.

Establishes control records on incoming correspondence and action documents, following up on work in progress to ensure timely action. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, court notifications and subpoenas, and directives that may affect the organization and assigned officers. Reviews documents requiring coordination by the supervisor for conformance with regulations, grammar, format, and special policies of the organization.  Uses a database to obtain a document tracking number to log out documents to various offices.

Assists in the preparation of requests for procurement, training, travel authorizations, travel vouchers, reimbursements, and other forms as needed, using applicable automated systems.