Security Specialist
Summary
Senior security authority and Mission Assurance Program Manager at the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, VA. Day to day: develop and run anti-terrorism/force protection programs, identify and monitor security risks to missions and assets, advise senior leadership, and supervise security personnel and contractors.
About the Position: This position is with the AD Director of Staff Operations located in Falls Church, Virginia. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized. SUPERVISORY POSITION: 20% of your daily duties are supervising security and support personnel and contractors to include recruitment, selection, performance management, discipline, career development, and workforce planning.
Serve as the agency Mission Assurance (MA) Program Manager and senior security authority responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing MA activities required to meet Mission Assurance responsibilities.
Lead execution of the Mission Assurance construct to identify, assess, manage, and monitor security-related risks to missions, systems, and assets supporting statutory and strategic requirements.
Develop, manage, and evaluate Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection policies, plans, and operational programs to protect Agency personnel, facilities, and resources from criminal, dissident, and terrorist threats.
Advise senior leadership on emerging security technologies, threat trends, and advanced protection techniques.
Provide guidance to the designated Senior Executive Service, General Officer, or Flag Officer serving as the Principal Mission Assurance lead on applying and aligning Mission Assurance structures, activities, and principles throughout the Agency.
Ensure Mission Assurance related intelligence requirements are incorporated into Agency plans.
Supervise security and support personnel and contractors.
Identifies training needs and ensures employees receive required development.
Resolves grievances and maintains effective communication.