Total 100 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Rockville, Maryland

If selected for this position as a GS-0080-12 Personnel Security Spec (ADJ) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and/or retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions at the NIH.
• The incumbent refers potentially controversial, very sensitive or highly unusual case matters to the supervisor or higher-level Specialist for guidance.
• Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors.
• Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites.
• Conducts required suitability determinations and law enforcement checks for NIH, OPM and other agency security offices and recommends the action to take on the waiver requests.
• Conducts projects/studies to assess NIH's overall personnel security operations and future requirement based on NIH demographics and anticipated changes to government directives for adjudication in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Advises Information Technology (IT) specialists on DPSAC's program requirements related to automation projects designed to improve the efficiency of the personnel security program's operations.
• Advises and collaborates with other divisions with regard to investigative reports concerning actionable information which could impact on personnel suitability and security implications relating to an employee, contractor/vendor or others requesting access to NIH.

If selected for this position as a GS-0080-12 Personnel Security Spec (ADJ) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and/or retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions at the NIH.
• The incumbent refers potentially controversial, very sensitive or highly unusual case matters to the supervisor or higher-level Specialist for guidance.
• Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors.
• Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites.
• Conducts required suitability determinations and law enforcement checks for NIH, OPM and other agency security offices and recommends the action to take on the waiver requests.
• Conducts projects/studies to assess NIH's overall personnel security operations and future requirement based on NIH demographics and anticipated changes to government directives for adjudication in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Advises Information Technology (IT) specialists on DPSAC's program requirements related to automation projects designed to improve the efficiency of the personnel security program's operations.
• Advises and collaborates with other divisions with regard to investigative reports concerning actionable information which could impact on personnel suitability and security implications relating to an employee, contractor/vendor or others requesting access to NIH.

• Establishing and maintaining databases for tracking civilian personnel strength, vacancies, and Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) authorizations/requirements.
• Developing, compiling, and managing metrics reports to provide to higher headquarters.
• Providing technical guidance and assistance regarding Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) civilian personnel procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Providing guidance on civilian performance issues, leave administration, and Workmen's Compensation.
• In-processing and out-processing civilian employees to and from the Brigade.

The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.

As a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Performs professional work that involves the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software.
- Leads software planning, requirements, risk management, design, development, architecture, modeling, estimation, configuration management, quality, security and tests using software development methodologies, architectural structures, viewpoints, styles, design decisions and frameworks across all lifecycle phases.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design application and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
- Leads and directs application and software systems testing and evaluation.
- Leads implementation strategies for system development and analysis, operational logistics, project funding/budgeting, project cost, schedule, and performance management.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Public Affair Specialist (Digital Information/Social Media), you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Communicating with leadership, centers and offices to create engaging content for social media. Ensuring communication, visual standards, brand standards are met.
• Serving as a consultant and catalyst for improving the way SAMHSA delivers information to its employees and the public via its digital platforms. As a change agent and strategic thinker, constantly explores how people seek and ingest information and how emerging technologies and practices can be applied in the digital communications environment.
• Effectively utilizing data to identify audience(s) and create clear and creative messaging strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally, in writing and visually, maintaining strong relationships.
• Directing the overall production of visual elements for social media posts including graphics and videos.
• Facilitating consensus-building with clients and subject matter experts related to digital projects and using diplomacy in communications with others; maintaining effective relationships with communication staffs and teams throughout the Agency.

• Directing the execution of financial processes, human resources management, military construction, facilities management, corporate information management, business planning, personnel resource assignments and leadership skill development.
• Serving as the Deputy Director of Support responsible for the management and execution of business activities and critical support services for U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command (USACIC).
• Approving initial budget submissions for all USACIC (inherent) supported programs and makes authoritative recommendations concerning the efficiency and most appropriate use of program funds and resources.
• Ensuring all programs and initiatives receive appropriate review, oversight, and in conformance with applicable directives.

• You will effectively apply extensive knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) combined with advanced research methodologies and analytic techniques and/or collection management systems to complex work assignments.
• You will expertly evaluate and integrate all-source intelligence information to produce and contribute to tailored intelligence products in response to customer requirements and assigned organizational intelligence priorities.
• You will present and defend activity analytic positions and/or issues in your assigned area(s) of expertise.
• You will possess broad-based, expert knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW), the regional customer base, requirements, and make effective/innovative use of product line and other vehicles to satisfy requirements.
• You will utilize knowledge of intelligence collection, collation, research, and production in your respective analytic role.
• You will communicate effectively; to include the capability to convey complex operational, technical, and/or political-military concepts through the development and employment of multimedia presentations.

• Define, develop, and evaluate security measures, devices, methods, and procedures to protect Center personnel and facilities from external and internal threats.
• Serve as a security specialist with primary responsibility for Information Security (INFOSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Security functional disciplines, and the Security Awareness Training Program.
• Review, analyze and recommend positive courses of actions to unique organizational mission INFOSEC-related security problems not resolvable by application of standard regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project or program results at high levels within and outside the organization.
• Interpret regulations and contributes to policy formulation pertaining to the security functional areas.
• Provide advice and assistance to CBC Data Processing Activity (DPA) managers in preparation of accreditation documentation for sensitive, highly sensitive, or critically sensitive systems/applications.
• Act as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer responsible for the conduct of OPSEC reviews, subject matter expert reviews, and making initial recommendations for release under FOIA.

• Define, develop, and evaluate security measures, devices, methods, and procedures to protect Center personnel and facilities from external and internal threats.
• Serve as a security specialist with primary responsibility for Information Security (INFOSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Security functional disciplines, and the Security Awareness Training Program.
• Review, analyze and recommend positive courses of actions to unique organizational mission INFOSEC-related security problems not resolvable by application of standard regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project or program results at high levels within and outside the organization.
• Interpret regulations and contributes to policy formulation pertaining to the security functional areas.
• Provide advice and assistance to CBC Data Processing Activity (DPA) managers in preparation of accreditation documentation for sensitive, highly sensitive, or critically sensitive systems/applications.
• Act as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer responsible for the conduct of OPSEC reviews, subject matter expert reviews, and making initial recommendations for release under FOIA.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Salisbury / Wicomico County Regional Airport (SBY), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.

As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) you will be responsible for the following duties:

Manages information systems products being planned or deployed as part of the National Background Information Systems. Serves as a product owner role for software development teams, platform and/or COTS implementations. Acts as a liaison between mission and technical development teams. Develops and maintains an understanding of the agency's mission, associated system requirements and IT/software product needs.

Contributes to the development strategies for information system products; maintains and refines sets of business requirements for the products being managed and sets priorities for development teams on a regular basis; and works across the agency to establish overall IT system strategy, long-term and near-term plans and priorities and schedules.

Coordinates with others on the acquisition of software or other products required to support the overall development process; and develops and maintains a complete understanding of the subject matter relevant to the product under management, e.g. business processes, federal mandates, agency policy, etc.

Serves as a technical resource to answer questions on system design and functionality for the technical development team; responsible for quality control on products under their direction; assists with monitoring software quality as measured by usability, performance, reliability, and end-user adoption; and informs user acceptance testing, end-user satisfaction surveys, and design and execute programs to promote product adoption.

Assists in the development and management of product roadmaps, feature release plans, and key results to monitor and report progress. Prepares comprehensive plans for accomplishing studies and analyses, develops written materials (policies, procedures, and technical systems documentation).

The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.

As a IT Cybersecurity Manager (PLCYPLN) you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Responsible for assessing the implementation of Privacy Act and the Federal Information Security Management Act.
- Conduct and implement privacy controls assessments resulting from laws, regulations, instructions, standards, circulars, and directives to provide authoritative advice on the technical, administrative, and physical safeguard requirements of DCSA's Privacy program.
- Leads necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) are completed, compliance monitoring occurs).
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal privacy laws and accreditation standards and monitors advancements in information privacy technologies.
- Serves as technical advisor and subject matter specialist on all agency NIST and Cybersecurity risk and compliance program management issues.
- Perform mission impact analysis of new or changed regulations and policies on the agency's NIST and CNSSIs programs.

As the Chief Software Architect, the position will advise senior management by providing insights on the best design and development of complex software systems to meet the NBIS mission. NBIS is the federal government's one-stop-shop IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting - from initiation and application to background investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. NBIS will be one consolidated system designed to deliver robust data protection, enhance customer experience, and better integrate data across the enterprise. The Chief Software Architect will ensure the alignment of software development with the programs' s business strategy, technology direction, and priorities. The incumbent performs a variety of duties and is responsible for the following:

Strategic Leadership:
- Define and communicate the program's software architecture strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring integration with software development initiatives.
- Align software architecture with business goals, processes, and strategic objectives, focusing on software alignment across teams.

Architectural Design and Oversight:
- Design and oversee the architecture of complex software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop architectural frameworks, guidelines, and standards for software development and testing to be followed by development teams.

Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with product managers to understand and incorporate requirements into the software architecture and integration processes.
- Regularly communicate architectural decisions and directions to senior management and key stakeholders, fostering transparency.
- Foster collaboration between software engineers, system architects, and other technical staff to enhance integration and alignment.

Technical Guidance and Mentorship:
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams, focusing on best practices in coding and testing.
- Conduct architectural reviews and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and effective software testing protocols.

Documentation and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards in all software development, integration, and testing activities.

Quality and Performance:
- Ensure software solutions meet or exceed security, performance, and quality standards through rigorous testing and evaluation.
- Implement and oversee practices to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the software development lifecycle, emphasizing continuous integration and testing.

The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.

As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) you will be responsible for the following duties:

- Provides subject matter expertise to NBIS designing, developing, and maintaining secure cloud-based system architectures. Applies advanced knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) and data architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures.

- Conducts NBIS enterprise architecture reviews, evaluates the maturity level of NBIS enterprise architecture and measures progress toward published goals. Develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.

- Leads development/integration of engineering designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements or requirements for the processing of multiple classification levels of data. Applies advanced skills to ensure alignment with organization's enterprise information security architecture system.

- Designs enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle, translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into security designs and processes; assess limitations and capabilities, define performance requirements and interfaces.

- Manages/identifies technical specifications for application design, cloud computing strategy and adoption, and integration of software applications into a functioning system to meet requirements. Applies advanced knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

- Leads planning of implementation strategy to ensure components can be integrated and aligned. - Provides management and technical expertise to the agency in managing the development, validation and synchronization of technology within the NBIS PMO.

- Supervises a staff of 2-10 employees consisting of federal civilians. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, Evaluates work performance of subordinates; Gives advice, counsels, or instructs.

• Represent the Agency within the trade policy context and within global governance and global health arenas on cross-cutting issues.
• Serves as a coordinator and interface for a cadre of experts across the Agency, including regulatory staff and regulatory development teams.
• Apply Communications skills, interpersonal relations and analytical skills to advise management officials on the problems encountered in developing public health policies.
• Engage across institutions and government levels and with varied stakeholders and partners for successful deliberations and negotiations.