Senior Personnel Security Specialist
DHS Headquarters
Posted: April 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing investigations into security issues, like potential leaks of sensitive information, and leading a program to detect insider threats within a naval warfare center.
You'll conduct interviews, analyze records, and advise leaders on improving security practices.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in security investigations and a detail-oriented mindset who thrives in a structured government environment.
You will serve as the Insider Threat Program Manager and Command Investigator in the Security Division, Corporate Operations Department of NAVSURFWARCENDLD.
This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/12) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: conducting evaluations and investigations of personnel security matters to ensure compliance with security regulations, directives, or guidelines.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:
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