Supervisory Security Specialist

This position is with the Personnel Security Adjudication Center (PSAC); Personnel Vetting and Credential Management (PVCM); Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP); within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) located on the North Little Rock campus of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.

The PSAC is the VA nationwide Security Clearances and Suitability determinations background adjudication center for all VA contractors, all VA employees occupying a National Security (Top Secret, Secret, etc.), and a vast number of employees in a Public Trust position. The employee will be a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring products, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel actions, etc., to team members, Serves as the first line supervisor and operations manager for an PSAC Intake and/or Production Team, with full supervisory authority and expertise of the subject. Responsible to ensure that each team member is adequately trained and receives follow-up training as regulations, procedures, and processes are changed and updated. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress, reviewing completed work to ensure regulations and instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty, requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the employee(s). Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters, and identifies developmental and training requirements for employees, providing or arranging for needed instruction. Prepares reports, maintains records of work accomplishments, and records administrative information as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of work related information to a Team Lead, Supervisory Security Specialist. Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, assess, and analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency, and work production. Technical guidance and instruction will be provided to the Security Assistants regarding the DCSAs Requesting Personnel Investigations via eApp. Ensures the initiation of appropriate levels of background investigations for appointees, employees and contractors of the department in Public Trust and sensitive positions in accordance with Title 5 CFR §731 and §1400. Oversees the receipt and processing of suitability and security documents in accordance with established procedures. Oversight consists of auditing the PSAC SharePoint Web Site and the PSAC Shared Drives ensuring background investigation requests are downloaded and processed within the established five (5) working day requirement. Uses software applications to generate information needed to prepare/assist in the preparation of reports. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Maybe Authorized Telework: Maybe authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD00162A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.