International Security Officer, MC-080-3b

at  US Millennium Challenge Corporation

QUALIFICATIONS

Selective Placement Factor (Screen out): Experience working with or coordinating security efforts with the United States Department of State in an overseas capacity in support of US Government projects or efforts. (If you do not meet this experience requirement, your application will not receive further consideration.This information/experience must be included in your resume).
To qualify for pay band 3b applicants must also meet the following:
Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4a (GS-13) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: serving as a technical expert and providing advice to management officials on international security programs and operations or in a in variety of environments and locations; assessing safety and security risks and identifying mitigation measures; and representing the organization on interagency committees, task forces, and periodic meetings in support of security programs. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

Highly Desirables:

• Experience in the deployment, installation, and troubleshooting of GPS tracking devices for vehicles and persons to include the development of policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Experience using and evaluating open-source information platforms.
• Fluency in French. (Please include level of proficiency, speaking and writing, in your resume).

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

A new hire’s direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:

• The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position.
• The selectee’s overall experience in a particular area.
• The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

MCC also takes the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range pf the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands).

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply
• Candidates MUST include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder to ensure that you have submitted a complete application. For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
• To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you’ll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
• Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.
• To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 11991805. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
• The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/13/2023.

If you cannot apply online:

• Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf. and
• Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

As the Regional International Security Officer, reports to the Director of International Security (DIS) and Programs and provides direct support to the Resident Country Directors, Threshold Country Directors, and Regional Country Team Lead/Directors within their assigned countries of responsibilities. The Regional International Security Officer:

• Assesses MCC’s current safety and security risks overseas and identifies risk management and mitigation measures. Provides technical expertise to the Director of International Security and Programs (DIS) in the development of rules and procedures governing the safety and security of MCC efforts. Updates the DIS and Country Directors on trends, issues, or concerns.
• Coordinates overseas security efforts in collaboration with Country Directors, the US Embassy Regional Security Officers, the accountable entities, and any other stakeholders.
• Conducts routine audits of MCC and accountable entity security policies, procedures, and operations which will include assessing activities and work sites throughout an MCC Country of Operation.
• Provides technical guidance in the implementation of new security rules and procedures, including communication and outreach to staff.
• Serve as the technical expert on international security programs policy issues. Reviews, advises, and coordinates on a broad range of safety and security threat policies, procedures, and issues.
• Serves as a technical expert to assigned country teams for assessing and advising on security risks during travel overseas and provides threat briefings for overseas travel. Prepares internal operating procedures for assigned locations in accordance with security policies.
• Develops products and services designed to keep personnel appraised of on-going training, security issues or concerns. Implements and provides technical input in the development of a comprehensive training program to develop individual and team readiness and interagency coordination procedures.
• Travels to MCC overseas posts to provide technical assistance, advice, guidance, direction, audits, and recommendations to senior leadership, colleagues, and other Federal agency personnel in support of MCC programs.
• Responds, on short notice (Under 48 hours), to assigned posts as a result of emergent and/or exigent situations to support overseas operations.
• Provides and coordinates international security support services activities; serves as point-of contact for contracted security services; and generates trip reports and tracking all security recommendations for MCC posts.
• Provides oversight for the accountability and maintenance of classified materials in accordance with applicable directives, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.