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Summary This position is located in the Division of Administration, Corporate Services Branch, Security Programs Enterprise Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $275,000. Responsibilities Establishes all policy and standards regarding personnel security. Conducts background investigations on FDIC employees and contractors to ensure they meet the minimum standards of fitness and integrity established by the RTC Completion Act of 1993. Coordinates adverse fitness and integrity matters with appropriate FDIC offices, to include the Ethics, Acquisition, and Human Resources. Coordinates the designation of risk level for each FDIC competitive service position as established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (USOPM). Initiates and processes required employee and contractor suitability investigations with USOPM. Conducts the review and coordination of suitability adjudications based upon Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal investigative agencies investigations in accordance with 5 C.F.R. 731, 5 C.F.R. 752, and 5 C.F.R. 315. Coordinates adverse suitability investigations with HR's Employee Relations. Coordinates with the Insider Risk Program and Counterintelligence Program on high-risk security cases. Issues required National Security clearances. Researches and prepares complex administrative reports for FDIC executives. Collaborates with senior management to study, review, plan, and develop all aspects of the personnel and suitability program to enhance the overall level of security at FDIC. Develops, recommends, and administers standards, criteria, procedures, and innovative solutions. Serves as the principal contact point for FDIC HQ, Regional Offices, and other agencies regarding Personnel Security Program activities. Maintains liaison with a variety of government officials, to include the Office of the Inspector General, USOPM, the DCSA, the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, local law enforcement authorities, and other security-related agencies with relation to matters involving personnel security at the FDIC. Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion. Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement, including the “Required Documents” section before submitting their applications. Click on the “Print” link to preview the entire announcement. Employment Conditions. Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests. Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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, skills, and abilities, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised). Leadership Experience: Experience leading and coordinating projects, including establishing expectations, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members. Technical Experience 1: Experience managing a personnel security program for large agencies, making determinations for sensitive and highly visible personnel security matter; and advising leadership on methods and best practices to ensure program compliance. Technical Experience 2: Experience coordinating and/or conducting significant portions of insider risk and/or counterintelligence programs, including developing, disseminating, advising on, and conducting relevant plans and testing or drills. Technical Experience 3: Experience leading or collaborating with other security specialists on complex projects and/or program changes; distributing work for research and planning, evaluating work contributed, providing feedback to team members, and ensuring results are sound and accepted. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional Information FDIC-Employees: The five-day notification process does not apply to corporate and executive manager positions. Failure to provide your application documentation (i.e. up-to-date resume) in support of your qualifications for this position by the closing date will limit your ability to receive maximum consideration. Take a moment to ensure that your resume and assessment questionnaire responses reflect the qualifications and eligibility requirements of this position by the closing date. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period. This position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15. This is a recommended minimum Step 5 position. FDIC Corporate Managers (CM) are in the Federal competitive service and not in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.