INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS-DISCLOSURE)

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the senior Designated Foreign Disclosure Authority for the Joint Staff who maintains oversight and issuance of delegated authority to Joint Staff and combatant command foreign disclosure officers. Is responsible to the Joint Staff for all matters concerning foreign disclosure and the security aspects of all international bilateral and multilateral cooperative programs.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Provides guidance and advice utilizing knowledge of foreign affairs and national security policies and objectives, U.S. defense programs and policies, doctrine, strategy, and political-military structures as they pertain to foreign disclosure policy and international cooperation. Utilizes knowledge of policy interrelationships to resolve problems in existing security programs within Department of Defense. Provides guidance and advice to Joint Service managers and Department of Defense officials utilizing knowledge of National Disclosure Policy, the Arms Export Control Act, and Executive Order 13526 Classified National Security Information, as well as Department of Defense policies and issuances governing the release of classified military information. Utilizes knowledge of federal laws, Executive Orders, Presidential Directives, Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Defense and other federal and military technical standards for foreign disclosure programs and policy requirements to establish and provide policy, assistance and oversight. 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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.