Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$76,190 - $99,053
per year
Type
Full-Time
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February 20, 2026
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing and managing security clearances for personnel in the Navy, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and compliance with security rules is maintained.
You'll handle tasks like checking requests for clearances, keeping records of any issues, and coordinating inspections to meet regulations.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in security protocols who is detail-oriented and enjoys working in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in personnel security
- Knowledge of DOD security instructions and regulations for personnel, information, physical security, and antiterrorism
- Familiarity with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) for managing sensitive and classified information
- Ability to apply standardized criteria for security clearance levels and adjudication
- Strong communication skills for interpreting and explaining security instructions
- Experience in reviewing clearance requests, maintaining security files, and coordinating inspections
Full Job Description
You will serve as a in the PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the NAVAL ACQUISIION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF NAVY of NACC FIELD OFC.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with DOD security instruction and regulations related to Personnel, Information, Physical Security and Antiterrorism Experience with the provisions of the National Security Program (NISP) regulation to manage sensitive and classified information Experience applying standardized security criteria related to security clearance level and adjudication Experience communicating effectively and interpreting new and existing security instructions 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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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:
- You will review security clearance requests for acceptability.
- You will maintain suspense files for all derogatory information within the personnel security folder for future use if the individual is considered for a sensitive position.
- You will assist in the evaluation of the sensitivity classification for positions by applying the sensitivity criteria.
- You will Initiate requests for additional data from other sources such as the Office of Personnel Management and other investigative sources.
- You will coordinate inspection schedules for the security coordinators to ensure compliance with regulations and ensure that reports are prepared and forwarded as required.
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