Security Officer (Special Security Officer)

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Administration.

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. HUD gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. It's Office of Administration (OA), Office of National Security (ONS) propels that mission by safeguarding personnel, assets, and mission-critical operations through stakeholder collaboration with key leaders and critical stakeholders, enabling proactive risk mitigation and reinforcing mission assurance in support of long-term national security objectives. Envision what the government of the future should be: agile, responsive, efficient, accountable. ONS is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today. Successful candidates to this one-of-a-kind team will be versatile leaders who: Serve as the Department's principal authority for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security. Thrive in providing senior leaders guidance on risk and compliance, translating complex security requirements into practical, mission-enabling decisions Are ready to lead enterprise-wide SCI and SAP governance Have a passion for engaging with Intelligence Community (IC) and oversight partners, representing the Agency with credibility on SAP, SCIF, and classified program matters Welcome opportunities to shape and modernize the Department's classified posture, strengthening SCIF operations, SAP controls, and long-term intelligence infrastructure If you are passionate about good government, excited about innovating, craving technology solutions, and want to have fun while having an impact--HUD's OA, ONS is the place for you! As a Security Officer (Special Security Officer), you will: Serve as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure, in accordance with ICD 703, by ensuring only duly authorized and indoctrinated personnel access SCI in properly accredited facilities over approved networks. Protect highly defined information, materials, equipment, or processes by applying specifically tailored security criteria. Investigate and analyze a broad range of unusual SCI Security problems, questions, or conditions associated with handling, processing, storing, or discussing SCI or questions related to national SCI programs. Oversee and manage the lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs, facilitates the granting and removal of personnel accesses, manages the scheduling of all SCIF events, executes SCI indoctrinations and debriefings, issues SCI courier cards, remediates and investigates SCI security incidents, and ensures the successful opening and closing of SCIF during normal and abnormal operations. Oversee ICD 705 accreditation and lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs including SOPs, Emergency Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST checklists (as needed/required), Co-Utilization Agreements (as needed, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Construction Security Plans, alarm system testing and response documentation and SCIF Self-Inspections. Supply technical expertise on Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System requirements during any/all SCIF construction.

The official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Please refer to "Additional Information" Section for additional Conditions of Employment