Total 106 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Remote / Some travel to Sodexo offices, M5 5GG

This Instructional Systems Specialist position is located Enterprise Support, Training & Development (T&D), Training Operation Division and Training Centers Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a principal technical expert providing professional advice and guidance on a variety of complex and time critical training-related issues. Ensures course learning objectives, organizational training requirements, and agency mission and goals are validated and incorporated into curriculum design process.
• Monitors the overall effectiveness of the instructional design programs for instructor led and web-based training programs that are based on the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model. Applies professional skills and knowledge to develop innovative and effective solutions for evaluation issues and established T&D curriculum development standards and policy.
• Establishes, adjusts, or redefines curriculum development standards, develops quality control assessment tools and methodologies.
• Briefs and provides authoritative advice to the course sponsors, subject matter experts, headquarters, field managers, senior leadership, and represents the Division at meetings, conferences, and workshops relating to curriculum development and management; to include, related policy development, program responsibilities and operations.
• Implements a proactive planning strategy to ensure timely introduction of new or revised procedures, techniques, or operational concepts to achieve the mission requirements. Assesses and validates agency training needs through activities such as analyzing organizational performance data, consulting with program offices and subject matter experts, as well as conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups with employees and instructors. Provides program offices and subject matter experts with continual feedback (utilizing all communication methods) regarding all aspects of the training program; and recommends cost-effective and learner-centric applications for the conduct of training.
• Collaborates with course sponsors, subject matter experts, headquarters and field managers, and senior leadership to determine the appropriate strategy and approach for deploying training to the target audience.
• Produces well defined and educationally sound, training products, interventions and supporting documentation as described in TSA Management Directives and established local policy and procedures.

This Instructional Systems Specialist position is located Enterprise Support, Training & Development (T&D), Training Operation Division and Training Centers Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a principal technical expert providing professional advice and guidance on a variety of complex and time critical training-related issues. Ensures course learning objectives, organizational training requirements, and agency mission and goals are validated and incorporated into curriculum design process.
• Monitors the overall effectiveness of the instructional design programs for instructor led and web-based training programs that are based on the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model. Applies professional skills and knowledge to develop innovative and effective solutions for evaluation issues and established T&D curriculum development standards and policy.
• Establishes, adjusts, or redefines curriculum development standards, develops quality control assessment tools and methodologies.
• Briefs and provides authoritative advice to the course sponsors, subject matter experts, headquarters, field managers, senior leadership, and represents the Division at meetings, conferences, and workshops relating to curriculum development and management; to include, related policy development, program responsibilities and operations.
• Implements a proactive planning strategy to ensure timely introduction of new or revised procedures, techniques, or operational concepts to achieve the mission requirements. Assesses and validates agency training needs through activities such as analyzing organizational performance data, consulting with program offices and subject matter experts, as well as conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups with employees and instructors. Provides program offices and subject matter experts with continual feedback (utilizing all communication methods) regarding all aspects of the training program; and recommends cost-effective and learner-centric applications for the conduct of training.
• Collaborates with course sponsors, subject matter experts, headquarters and field managers, and senior leadership to determine the appropriate strategy and approach for deploying training to the target audience.
• Produces well defined and educationally sound, training products, interventions and supporting documentation as described in TSA Management Directives and established local policy and procedures.

The Personnel Security Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Personnel Security Program. The position is very confidential, complex, and highly sensitive nature. The incumbent has responsibility of the Personal Identity Verification Program (PIV) which is a Government-wide identification standard for secure and reliable identity credentials issued by the Federal Government to its employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers. The PIV Program is required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 and outlined in Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-2.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations
• Reviews completed suitability investigations with the purpose of providing recommendations on pre-employment and continued employment considerations
• Determines the impact of potential adverse or derogatory information; exercises personal judgement and discretion to evaluate the nature of information received and recommends or takes appropriate action
• Maintains liaison with local agencies (police, criminal investigators, etc.,) to ensure timely record checks are conducted on personnel
• Notifies employees in a timely manner of requirements for initiation of periodic reinvestigations
• Ensures the personnel security program and the PIV program are in compliance with regulations
• Recommends or takes action on cases where the facts are not completely ascertained, or where there is contradictory evidence or incomplete, inconclusive or controversial material
• Reviews results and makes decisions concerning the adjudication of all Special Agreement Checks (SACs) and Tiered investigations received from OPM
• Drafts and issues Proposed Action Letters (PALs) and Final Action Letters (FALs) to applicants and appointees whose investigative results contain actionable suitability information
• Notifies proper management officials when pertinent suitability information appears in investigative reports
• Follows up on personnel security cases with issues. Analyzes information and provides a variety of reports for review at all levels
• Monitors, documents and evaluates security processes to ascertain trends and makes recommendations for appropriate corrective action
• Implements policies and procedures for the Personnel Security Program
• Ensures that the program meets all legal and mandatory requirements and that all agency regulatory requirements are followed
• Provides technical guidance and advice on matters pertaining to personnel security
• Maintains all appropriate VA Handbooks, Manuals, Directives, Circulars, and Bulletins regarding the security and suitability program
• Processes andoversees the submission of higher-level investigations to the VA-Adjudication Center (VA-AC)
• Monitors the oversight of the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system
• Tracks the date released and follows up with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to ensure timely closure for all cases (SACs, NACls, MBls, and BIs)
• Performs audits and spot checks the Employee's Official Personnel Folders (e-OPF's) to review for compliance with personnel security related documents
• Works with the Consolidated Classification Unit (CCU) to ensure that all position descriptions have appropriate risk level as determined by Position Designation Tool (PDT)
• Works with Staffing and Processing and Records Section to ensure each position has the appropriate risk and sensitivity level designated in HR SMART
• Ensures that security activities are in accordance with ADP security policies

• Manages the planning, coordinating, conducting, and reporting of a full range of criminal investigations.
• Serves as the technical and programmatic OIG liaison with Federal Prosecutive and investigative offices for special investigations of an extremely complex and sensitive nature.
• Oversee and coordinate special multi-jurisdictional investigations with high programmatic and/or national impact.
• Oversee and coordinate cases which may involve key executive officials of this Agency, other agencies or departments, and State, county, or local governments.
• Directs and coordinates in-depth reviews and evaluations of criminal investigations and program operations.
• Manages a continuing program for the training and professional development of the criminal investigators and analysts.

As a Senior Advisor for Business Operations, your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing expert advice, consultation, and assistance to the Administrator on high priority agency-wide policy matters relating to business operations in the areas of budget, contracts, facilities, resource management/appropriations, human resources, congress, public affairs, and information technology.
• Assessing the effectiveness of program and policy oversight, taking corrective action ensuring consistency with the DEA's goals, objectives and policies.
• Evaluating current policies and programs, recommending appropriate actions, and providing continuous review, updates, and analysis of policies, and standard operating procedures related to the business operations of DEA.
• Synthesize a large amount of data and information to effectively present this information to the Administrator for review.
• Representing the DEA and the Administrator in internal and interagency meetings related to business operations.

Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Assets and Facilities Management, in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job).


As a Program Manager-Deputy Unit Chief, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties:

• Directs an organization responsible for a variety of diverse programs and/or services;
• Plans, directs, coordinates, controls and evaluates the activities of subordinate organizations;
• Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis;
• Makes recommendations for program improvement.

• Senior project manager with responsibility for overall project management of prospectus level or equally complex or precedent setting projects. Leads the development of the most major, politically sensitive and complex project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Directs and performs budget planning. Establishes evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects. Prepares timelines for project completion, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status.
• Ensures that projects delivered meet agreed to customer requirements. Manages all aspects of the of the project's finances. Ensures the latest trends and state of the art technologies in facility design, construction, alterations, space management, contracting, negotiations, and knowledge management are applied. Independently develops innovative solutions to address unanticipated project complications.
• Ensures the completion of project documents and makes certain they are uploaded into all necessary systems of record in order to track established performance metrics and historical trends. Conducts and documents lessons learned analysis.
• Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency initiated action.
• Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. Maintains and/or oversees continuous contact with Federal, State and local officials, and the media (in coordination with Public Affairs) with regard to project issues and status. Briefs key leadership on costs, impact, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation.
• Leads and facilitates the efforts and expertise of a wide range of disciplines. Serves as a mentor for team members and others.
• Directs the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects. Monitors progress and evaluates performance against contract requirements.
• Prepares or assists the Contracting Officer and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents.
• Negotiates the business transaction with customer agencies, including utilization rates and financial obligations; develops complex, accurate requests for funding and tracks financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution and close-out of projects.

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) you will perform the following duties:

The Office of GSA IT, Security Engineering Division (IPO) provides security consulting and engineering support for systems and emerging IT and IT security initiative.

IT Specialist with FedRAMP Engineer Specialization

• Responsible for developing and formalizing the GSA IT OCISO FedRAMP sponsorship program. Key activities include developing program documentation, templates, processes, and systems to facilitate cloud service providers (CSPs) through the FedRAMP authorization process. Participate in cross functional teams with other OCISO organizations to develop, mature, and implement new processes supporting authorization options such as GSA LiSaaS, GSA MiSaaS, and GSA Protecting CUI in Non-Federal Systems guides which interconnect with supported FedRAMP systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the field of cloud computing and highly skilled in designing secure system architectures built on industry leading infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure.
• Provide comprehensive support throughout the complete FedRAMP authorization process of a CSP offering. Works directly with GSA Government POCs and CSPs to ensure all FedRAMP sponsorship program requirements are met. As of April 2024, the OCISO FedRAMP sponsorship program supports roughly 30+ CSPsCurrently and anticipates supporting five new agency FedRAMP ATO sponsorships annually.
  
• Provide advisory and consulting services related to FedRAMP and Government wide policy as well as security review of new and emerging technologies. Interpret FedRAMP and other GSA requirements and provide vendors with guidance regarding expectations, technical requirements, and process. Stay informed of updated FedRAMP guidance, industry best practices, emerging technologies, and Government cybersecurity directives and provide recommendations to the FedRAMP team and GSA management regarding program impacts. Conduct security reviews of technologies for use base consideration within CSPs authorization boundary.
• Provide project management support related to organizing, managing, and reporting on CSP deliverables and overall authorization status. Develop and maintain a FedRAMP program level dashboard with a high level summary of each CSP status, schedule, milestones, and risks. Maintain a detailed WBS per CSP to track detailed project schedules, activities, and deliverable status.
• Implement and provide authoritative advice and guidance to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network and information systems.
  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners to support the government’s information security needs and establish related guidelines. Provides input and support of related high level initiatives.
  

The Assistant Coach is responsible for planning, programming, coordinating, supervising, managing, directing and/or reviewing all activities for their assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for advising the Coach on the daily operation of their team to include reporting daily operational problems and needs to achieve goals and objectives of the Veterans Contact Center (VCC) VBA benefits programs as they relate to the VCC.

Under the supervision of the Coach, the incumbent leads individuals in performing the work of the Legal Administrative Specialist/Public Contact Representation (LAS/PCR) position. Exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities, as delegated, involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised.
• Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques.
• Develops work improvement plans for the team, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
• Provides advice and counsel to employees related to work and administrative matters.
• Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests to maintain appropriate staffing levels for the division.
• The incumbent ensures performance plans for all assigned employees are properly created and utilized.
• Utilizes the division's employee recognition and award program.
• Mentors team employees, addresses individual learning needs and effectively offers feedback to identify and correct deficient areas. Provides or arranges technical training necessary for the accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
• Resolves personnel complaints or disciplinary problems with assistance from the Coach and/or call center manager.
• Responds to calls transferred to the supervisory escalation queue or the Legal Administrative Specialist (Contact Representative) needs assistance in providing a response.
• Resolves calls received at this level by either answering the call immediately or by taking responsibility for "call back." But referring calls of greater difficulty/not easily resolved to the Coach.
• Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishment, coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates.

This position is located in the Office of Chief Counsel. As a Attorney-Advisor (General Administrative Law), GS-0905-13/14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing legal counsel on all activities and matters involving immediate and long-term Homeland Security (DHS) initiatives, operations, programs, and policies.
• Advising and serving as liaison to DHS and FLETC staff, as appropriate. Is recognized as the FLETC legal expert in the subject matters of real property, environmental law, tort claims, and standards of conduct law (ethics).
• Serving as legal consultant to the highest levels of FLETC management, including the Chief Counsel, recommending approaches to legal issues where precedents and prior interpretations must be innovatively adapted.
• Developing, or overseeing the development of, legal positions, legislative proposals, regulatory documents, policies and operations that involve significantly broadening or restricting agency activities affecting the agency's security posture and the public interest, and recommending legal approaches regarding novel issues for which the importance of the legal action/position as precedent is highly significant.
• Advising clients at the Assistant Director (AD) level and is responsible for responding directly to the ADs/Deputy Assistant Directors (DADs) and their staffs with immediate assistance. Recognizes issues with national and/or international importance and is
  responsible for providing relevant information directly to the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, the ADs and/or other senior staff.
• Providing written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, regulations or decisions in the application of the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, legislation, or policies to programs conducted or assisted by DHS components, and to DHS policies.
• Serving as an attorney on the staff of the Deputy Chief Counsel to provide legal advice concerning the statutory and regulatory basis for environmental compliance, real property transactions, standards of conduct (ethics), tort claims and internal agency regulations and policies.
• Providing assistance to Department of Justice attorneys representing the agency in tort, environmental, and real property legal actions.
• Serving as the agency subject matter expert in the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the Military Personnel and Civilian Employee Claims Act.
• Providing legal review and advice concerning employee compliance with federal standards of conduct (5 C.F.R. part 2635). Responsible for the administration of the agency's training of federal employees on the federal standards of conduct and providing such training to agency employees. Such training includes oral and written presentations, and use of electronic media.
• Providing advice on all environmental and occupational health issues and statutes such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and state and local statutes and regulations implementing the federal programs.
• Managing the agency's tort claims act process to ensure proper research, analysis, and advice is presented to the agency decision authority. Remains proficient in the principles of tort law.
• Providing legal review and advice to the agency's Training Accident Investigation Team to ensure reports thoroughly analyze the incident, accurately convey the cause of accident, and present realistic, future preventive measures, all in the context of a report which may not be privileged from public disclosure. Serves as the legal advisor to the accident investigation team.
• Developing legally sound approaches regarding sensitive matters, such as privacy and civil rights and liberties of the staff, and delicate personnel and other matters. May be assigned other legal actions in the Office of Chief Counsel practice area to include labor and employment law, Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act matters, or any other legal issue arising from the FLETC's operations.
• Representing OCC in conferences and meetings with representatives of other FLETC Directorates and offices, and federal, state, and local governmental entities, regarding legal matters of interest.
• Serving as the subject matter expert to the FLETC client organizations within his/her subject matter area. May provide technical legal and administrative supervision to various working groups.

• Manages eQIP, the USDA web-based Security Entry Tracking System (webSETS) database, Service Now, SharePoint, USAccess, USAStaffing and other systems related to personnel security and Linc-Pass.
• Initiate and coordinate the background investigation and national security clearance process, based on data provided from employees and human resources staff in the electronic questionnaire system (eQIP).
• Analyzes and process adjudications for employees and contractors that require credentials under HSPD-12, making determinations on the suitability of employees and contractors for access to government systems and facilities.
• Initiate and coordinate the background investigation and national security clearance processes, i.e., preemployment security determination for federal and nonfederal applicants offered a FPAC position.
• Reviews and adjudicates adverse and highly sensitive personnel security background investigations.
• Serves as focal point-of-contact for issues regarding Personal Identity Verification (PIV) program activities. Performs duties as the HSPD-12 sponsor ensuring that USDA employees and contractors are in the USAccess System.
• Initiates security requests based on data received from employees and human resources in the electronic questionnaire system (eQIP); processes data for respective clearances.