SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
Defense Information Systems Agency
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SECURITY OFFICER (SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAMS)
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Closes
March 25, 2026
GS-14 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the protection and management of highly sensitive military programs within the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ensuring everything follows strict security rules and providing expert advice on related operations.
A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in defense security, particularly in handling classified information and developing policies to prevent breaches.
It's ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in high-stakes environments and can guide teams on compliance and investigations.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal service
- Knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, and intelligence community directives for Special Access Programs (SAP)
- Expertise in SAP oversight, protection, and administrative practices to develop policies and procedures
- Ability to provide recommendations and technical knowledge on SAP program matters, including IT systems
- Experience overseeing inspection and investigation procedures for SAP compliance
- Skill in incorporating investigation findings to reduce future security infractions
- Familiarity with Joint Staff and Combatant Command (CCMD) operations and policies
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The incumbent will serve as the Security Officer (Special Access Programs) in the Joint Staff Special Access Programs Central Office (JS SAPCO) and is the technical specialist in governance, protection, and administration of SAP matters.
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Recognizing Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Staff and intelligence community directives governing Special Access Programs (SAP) oversight, protection, and administrative practices to develop Joint Staff policies and procedures for implementation; Understanding Special Access Programs to provide recommendations regarding SAP program matters; Identifying SAP IT systems to provide technical knowledge and serve as a member of the Senior SAP Information Technology Working Group; Overseeing the inspection and investigation procedures and responsibilities to ensure these actions are accomplished and incorporating findings from investigations into methods to ensure infractions are reduced in the future.
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. Major Duties:
As a SECURITY OFFICER (SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAMS) at the GS-0080-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducts reviews and oversight of Joint Staff and Combatant Command SAP operations policies, procedures, and activities, ensuring compliance with all Joint Staff and DoD legal, fiscal, and operational policies, procedures and federal statutory regulations.
Provides expert advice and guidance on all staffing actions regarding operations and support SAPs as they affect the Joint Staff.
Develops and maintains inspection criteria, security procedures, and standards for SAPs within the JS and CCMDs.
Serves as a SAP technical expert who responds to all JS and CCMD requests for assistance with SAP matters.
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