Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Security Specialist

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the Nation's risk advisor, working with partners to defend against today's threats and collaborating with industry to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. The official title of this position is Security Specialist, GS-0080-11/12.

This position is located in the Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) which focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community, which includes private sector owners, operators, and employees; state, local, tribal, and territorial officials; and other federal agencies. Typical work assignments at the full performance level include, but are not limited to: Leading or contributing to unmanned aircraft system security projects, stakeholder engagements and outreach, and development of security guidance, tools, or resources. Reviewing and analyzing threat information, incidents, laws, regulations, and technology developments to identify trends and generate insights that inform program or organizational decisions. Advising/assisting internal and external stakeholders in understanding airspace restrictions, types of unmanned aircraft systems, potential vulnerabilities to aerial threats, security recommendations, and pertinent laws and regulations surrounding unmanned aircraft system operations, detection technology, and counter-unmanned aircraft system actions. Developing guidance, tools, and resources that help stakeholders understand unmanned aircraft system-related security risks and identify potential vulnerabilities and risk reduction options. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector stakeholders to enhance unity of effort in countering unmanned aircraft system threats to critical infrastructure. Developing memos, talking points, briefings, training content or other correspondence for various internal and external audiences. Presenting findings, options, and recommendations, via briefing memos, reports, project papers, or presentations Representing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in internal, inter-agency, and external forums to raise awareness of unmanned aircraft system threats, available resources, and security best practices. Delivering virtual and in person unmanned aircraft system security briefings and trainings.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.