Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as the United States SOUTHCOM Anti-terrorism and Force Protection expert assigned to the Protection Branch supporting Anti-terrorism and Force Protection. Responsibilities Develop policies and guidance for the management of theater Force Protection Condition (FPCON) levels Prepare and develop of Force Protection estimates and decision briefs for senior leaders and develop advisories to ensure dissemination of threat information and security posture changes. Support the development and sustainment of Memorandums of Agreement between Chiefs of Mission and the United State South Command (USSOUTHCOM) Commander on security responsibility for Department of Defense (DoD) elements and personnel in each country. Conduct staff assistance visits and command inspections as a member of the United State South Command (USSOUTHCOM) Joint Inspector General Program to monitor the effectiveness of subordinate unit Anti-Terrorism Force Protection programs. Performs as a strategic staff officer responsible to understand strategic priorities, conduct internal and external coordination, and perform as lead action officer to ensure stakeholder coordination on diverse products. Perform as a member of the United State South Command (USSOUTHCOM) Battle Staff and Crisis Action Team to monitor current operations, advise on appropriate response measures, and serve as the command expert to field requests for information. Performs as Anti-Terrorism Officer to support United State South Command USSOUTHCOM-hosted events and conferences in the area of responsibility. Collaborating with the hosting activity, conducting vulnerability assessments, coordinating with U.S. and host nation officials, developing Anti-Terrorism plan, and providing oversight during events. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Coordinate education and training for workforce security and protection; 2. Develop risk management assessment process; 3. Provide guidance on physical security plans and policies; and 4. Monitor organizational compliance with personnel and industrial security requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocations may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire