Total 13 job vacancies by U.S. Secret Service

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Security, Personnel Security and Vetting Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Performing security duties as it relates to the Personnel Security Program. Providing technical assistance to applicable stakeholders regarding personnel security (i.e., security questionnaires, accounts, and verification/validation and resolution of personnel security clearance issues).
• Assisting with organizing and prioritizing voluminous amounts of information in a systematic approach by identifying information in an effective and efficient manner. Assisting senior specialists in maintaining accurate class rosters and supporting the Personnel Security Program.
• Using judgment and tact to explain sensitive issues and reconciles conflicting viewpoints with employees and supervisors.
• Utilizing systems to manage the processing of security clearances such as receipt of security documents, recording of security interview, authorization of polygraph (if required), initiation of background investigation, adjudication of investigation findings, accessing information and managing the process of contractors gaining access to various facilities and IT access.

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Director, Office of Communication and Media Relations. Typical work assignments include:

• Managing the development, and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns that convey complex information by leveraging all available communication channels and emerging technology.
• Designing communication strategies that define and convey messages to the intended audience anticipating impending potential ramifications and offering strategies and providing alternative actions and assessments to overcome impediments.
• Providing editorial oversight of speeches, scripts, news, and external audience.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the press, radio, television, other Federal, state, and local agencies, industries, and civic groups.

The selectee will serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Human Resources Development) in the Office of Human Resources, Talent Development and Employee Engagement Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and recommending alternative solutions to various risk models.
• Participating on panels and committees of key management personnel to identify areas requiring management study assistance and identifying highly efficient areas to serve as benchmarks for maximizing resources and reducing inefficiencies.
• Coordinating and responding to internal and external official requests for information, compliance inquiries and inspections.
• Developing and modifying policies and procedures as it pertains to new HR initiatives.
• Providing key advice and assistance to management on special projects and assigned program areas.

The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) in the Office of Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Evaluating, and processing a variety of complex pay-related (process pay, applying tax
  deductions, TSP, health/life insurance premiums, garnishments, child support/alimony, leave, premium pay, locality pay) and non- pay- related actions.
• Providing advice and assistance to supervisors, managers, and employees on the use of systems related to personnel and payroll processing and payroll-related administration issues.
• Explaining controversial, complex, and often sensitive pay-related issues, reconciling conflicting viewpoints with employees, supervisors, and in limited circumstances, members of the public on payroll-related inquiries.
• Conducting special projects requiring complex research of historical records, often with missing or incomplete
  information.

The selectee will serve as a(n) Training Development Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP Only) in the Office of Investigations, International Programs Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Maintaining awareness of cybersecurity threats, techniques, challenges, personnel recovery and investigative procedures.
• Serving as a United States Secret Service subject matter expert in the areas of protection, investigations, and personnel recovery to present training content to foreign partners and USSS employees at formal training courses, seminars, and ad-hoc briefings.
• Serving as project manager for staff/contractor actions and overseeing pilot projects to demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness of training programs.
• Researching new and applicable technology and equipment for the PR Program.

The selectee will serve as a Protection Officer in the Office of Protective Operations. Typical work assignments include:

• Monitoring and operating various audio/visual communications equipment, alarm systems, and access gates to the facility or residences.
• Utilizing security screening procedures (e.g., magnetometer and x-ray screening technology) prior to allowing individuals entrance to a secured area and controls access of visitors and contractors.
• Preparing written reports for all activities, observations, incidents.
• Advising leadership on how to improve security gaps to increase the safety of occupants and/or visitors to facilities; and
• Detecting and identifying suspicious packages that necessitates coordination with canine and/or Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams

The selectee will serve as a Technical Security Investigator specializing in one of the following areas: Fire, Life-Safety, Hazmat; Chemical Biological Countermeasures; Electronics; Explosive Ordnance Disposal; or Technical Surveillance Countermeasures in the Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Installing, monitoring, maintaining, analyzing, and evaluating the latest known technologies (e.g. state of the art intrusion detection systems and devices) that may potentially be used by hostile entities, both domestic and abroad, either independent or as groups to penetrate the Agency sites or otherwise harm protectees; conducting routine security searches of protective and investigative locations to identify, detect, deter, and stop potential or actual threats involving hazardous materials, items, devices, persons, or unsafe environmental conditions; and advising senior Technical Security Investigators on potential violations and security deficiencies, matters that are not routine.
• Assisting in protective countermeasures and related law enforcement response planning duties; assisting in planning, organizing investigative tactics and techniques to assist with investigations of suspected criminal violations.
• Assisting in protective advances and conducting surveys and analyses; adjusting plans and schedules; and assisting in developing alternative strategies in response to delays, sudden and/or major changes in itineraries or the introduction of critical intelligence.
• Assisting in providing advice and assistance to U.S. Secret Service, White House Officials and representatives from other federal agencies and organizations on issues.

The work routinely requires long hours with minimal breaks and to be on call 24 hours a day. Must be able to operate in sensitive, real-time situations that may produce physical and emotional stress. Required to work in environments that involve risks of unknown hazards when performing protective searches of remote unsecured areas that may harbor unauthorized persons or environmental hazards, as well as the discomforts associated with working in hard to reach, dirty and hazardous areas of buildings, facilities and outside areas. You will not have control of the environmental conditions or schedule of operations; and will be required to be flexible to ensure mission completion. At times, you may be subjected to explosives handling and/or radio frequency (RF) exposure.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to directly impact the mission of the agency by providing operational support to protective operations and criminal investigations through the identification, fielding and monitoring of unique or specially tailored equipment necessary to provide protective countermeasures, document criminal activity and acquire criminal target location.

The selectee will serve as Data Scientist in the Office of Strategy, Planning, and Innovation. Typical work assignments include:

1. Consulting with stakeholders and customers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design to ensure proper data governance and records management.
2. Working with teams to develop electronic records products and definitions.
3. Assisting with observational analyses using software and/or programming languages to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions.
4. Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of data science projects, models and operations.
5. Employing diverse data science techniques including using appropriate analytical and statistical software to improve data quality for enhanced data driven decision making.
6. Articulating the findings of quantitative analysis and findings through data visualization and other interactive techniques to technical and non-technical audiences using narrative storytelling.

The selectee will serve as a Cartographic Technician (Geospatial) in the Office of Protective Operations, Special Operations Division. Typical work assignments include:

1. Collecting, maintaining and analyzing spatial and non-spatial data utilizing GIS software to develop maps and other visual products.
2. Participating in the planning and the development of briefings on geospatial plans as they relate to integrated tactical coverage for National Special Security Events.
3. Leveraging programs such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS portal, ERSI City Engine to collect, edit, manipulate and generate interim and final digital data and GIS products such as Grid Reference Guides.
4. Coordinating and liaising with other Secret Service divisions and federal, state and local agencies to obtain data/information and tactical coverage.
5. Providing technical guidance and direction to USSS personnel and partners regarding usage and application of GIS data.

As the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you will oversee the major functions, services, and operational programs supported by and aligned under the Office of Enterprise Readiness (ERO). The Office is comprised of the Administrative Operations Division which drives, supports, and promotes various administrative functions and programs of the Secret Service to include administrative operations, vehicle lease management, personal property management, real property management, as well as procurement policy and management. You will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic management, and annual performance in these areas and for promoting development and continuous improvement in management policies, practices, workflow and productivity, workforce skills and experience, and resource management to ensure the most efficient and effective means of support are provided in overall agency operations.

As a key executive advisor, you will inform the Chief Management Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of challenges or issues that have significant implications for the agency and work to resolve any deficiencies which directly impact the investigative and protective operations of the Secret Service. Your stewardship of ERO and its programs will require oversight of facilities and property management through several subordinate managers, who directly supervise facility and property management specialists, fleet management specialists, logistics and warehousing specialists, and support personnel in the worldwide management of Secret Service facilities and property.

The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees program planning activities for real and personal property, vehicle fleet management, integrated supply logistics and warehousing, space utilization and sustainability, and centralized procurement activities for all equipment, supplies, and services for Secret Service operations worldwide.
• Promotes the development of alternative solutions to problems arising from changes in work situations that have an impact on administrative program operations. Monitors and evaluates overall program effectiveness with a view toward efficient accomplishment of objectives.
• Represents leadership in administrative communications with internal partners, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other Federal agencies; defines objectives and priorities, and coordinates activities associated with administrative support functions. Develops and maintains liaison with officials from other Federal agencies as well as state and local agencies, the private sector, administrators of other related programs and professional associations, and OMB.
• Participates in policy development or revision activities; assures thorough and accurate policy and regulatory interpretations on the part of subordinate officials; and is accountable for the smooth functioning and coordination of programs under his/her authority.
• Directs short and long-range program plans and projections, oversees budget development, reviews budget forecast and justifications; conducts a comprehensive evaluation of organizational goals, objectives, achievements, staffing and equipment requirements, and organizational structure, and identifies and implements solutions to operational problems and issues to ensure the efficient and effective completion of work assignments and projects.
• Keeps abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation impacting procurement programs, program innovations at the Federal, state, and local levels, and in the private sector. Provides authoritative interpretations, instructions, and guidance relative to all phases of readiness and administrative operation management. Provides information and guidance at meetings with senior officials of the Secret Service.

As the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee, manage, and develop policies and procedures involving the procurement of supplies, construction, and services required to manage the overall operational efficiency within the Secret Service. As the agency authority on procurement and contracting matters, you will be responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services for the protective, investigative, and administrative mission of the Secret Service.

As a key executive advisor, you will inform the Chief Management Officer and the Chief Operating Officer on the interpretation of contracting laws, principles, and regulations to generate new procurement concepts or make recommendations regarding procurement matters impacting the Secret Service.

The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Acquires commercial items, classified/sensitive intelligence technology, protective countermeasures, major nationwide telecommunication network systems, complex and diversified information technology systems and services, major system acquisitions for highly sensitive investigation and protection equipment, and state-of-the-art electronic and security systems. Products and services procured are unique, time sensitive, high dollar value and critical to the mission of the Secret Service.
• Plans, directs, and oversees a worldwide centralized procurement program through several subordinate supervisors who directly supervise contract and procurement specialists, automation specialists, and administrative/support personnel in procuring equipment, supplies, and services for the Secret Service.
• Refines procurement policies used in the acquisition of goods and services to enhance operational efficiency; develops and implements new procedures and processes to streamline and improve operations.
• Develops and maintains liaison with officials from other Federal agencies as well as state and local agencies, the private sector, administrators of other related programs and professional associations, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Keeps abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation impacting procurement programs, program innovations at the Federal, state, and local levels, and in the private sector. Provides authoritative interpretations, instructions, and guidance relative to all phases of procurement management. Provides information and guidance at meetings with senior officials of the Secret Service.

This Lead Investigative Protection Officer position starts at $102,163.00 (GS-12, Step-1), with potential to $132,807.00 (GS-12, Step-10).

The selectee will serve as Lead Investigative Protection Officer in the Office of Protective Operations, Donald Trump Protective Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Assigning, overseeing, reviewing work assignments; ensuring organizational plans, missions, and vision are communicated and integrated in team objectives and work plans.
• Provides instruction on specific-job techniques, scheduling formal training and advising employees on directives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures the efficient, timely, and effective performance of work and monitoring/tracking assignments to assure assignments are within established guidelines.
• Provides supervisor with feedback on team member performance and accomplishments; prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor.
• Covers a designated security post implementing protective instructions and procedures.
• Determines vulnerable areas and initiates physical security inspections to determine compliance with established requirements.
• Performs duties concerned with the physical protection of personnel, facilities and assets.
• Serves as functional expert providing oversight, technical, and procedural guidance and ensuring that proper protective and/or investigatory guidelines are followed.
• Prepares reports and presentations to senior level management on protective service and investigative activities.
• Prepares physical security reports outlining deficient areas.
• Preparing detailed reports.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service's security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions.

The selectee will serve as a(n) Administrative Officer in the Office of Protective Operations, Joseph Biden Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Directing the administrative operations and implementation of billing, recruitments and inventory controls.
• Collaborating with the Office of Human Resources on various human capital programs, such as performance management, incentive awards, staffing & recruitment, drug testing and more.
• Overseeing the property management program and ensures optimum utilization of personal property.
• Directing the work of employees engaged in administrative work, such as, assigning and planning work of subordinate staff, preparing and monitoring the establishment and revision of work priorities.