Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Security Specialist

This Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Security Specialist position is with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (Department of Homeland Security) in Phoenix, AZ. 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. Key duties: • 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. Military Spouses & U.S. Foreign Service Spouses Only: This position is remote work and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are eligible for 100% telework in accordance with agency policy. Qualifications: Do NOT copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience, in your own words. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and/or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Supporting plans, development, implementation, or evaluation of programs, policies, or operations involving unmanned aircraft systems, drones, or counter-unmanned aircraft systems; Researching emerging threats, security concerns, or legislative, regulatory, or policy changes related to critical infrastructure or public gathering security; AND Gathering and organizing routine information-such as basic security guidance, training materials, briefings, or reports to support internal or external engagements. OR EDUCATION: A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution that included major study in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. OR B. Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution that included major study in the field of study described in statement "A" above. OR C. LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree, if related OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement. Only graduate education in excess of the second year (determined by the institution) or 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Planning, developing, implementing, or evaluating programs, policies, or operations involving unmanned aircraft systems, drones, or counter-unmanned aircraft systems; Analyzing emerging threats, security concerns, or legislative, regulatory, or policy changes related to critical infrastructure or public gathering security; AND Presenting information such as security guidance, training, briefings, or reports to internal or external audiences. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule (GS) position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). NOTE: Current or former GS federal civilian employees, within the previous 52 weeks, applying for a position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) must meet time-in-grade requirements. Time After Competitive Appointment: By the closing date specified in this job announcement, current Federal civilian employees must wait at least 90 days after their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive service referral certificate before promotion, transfer, reinstatement, reassignment, or detail. All qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification AND Time-in-Grade claims will be subject to verification. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.