Supervisory Security Specialist
Department of State - Agency Wide
FreshPosted Feb 20
Washington, District of ColumbiaRemote$143,913 - $187,093GS-13Security and Emergency ServicesMore State jobs →
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Posted: February 18, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Security Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves creating and enforcing security rules to protect sensitive government information, conducting checks and training to ensure people follow them, and preparing plans for emergencies at a defense agency in Orlando.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in security protocols who enjoys organizing inspections, briefing teams, and maintaining confidentiality in a structured federal environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent level in personnel clearance, access guidance, or security policy
- Ability to develop information security policies for classified information like Special Access Programs or SCI
- Skills in conducting security inspections, self-inspections, and physical security surveys
- Experience briefing and debriefing personnel on classified information handling
- Proficiency in verifying background investigations and clearance levels
- Capability to prepare emergency plans and conduct security awareness training
Full Job Description
See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position.
To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing guidance of policy and procedures relating to personnel clearance and access.
Developing or conducting training of information and personnel security. Determining suitability of personnel for access to classified information.
Conducting security inspections to ensure implementation and compliance with requirements of the information security program. Major Duties:
- Develops information security policies for the protection of Special Access Prog or SCI classified information.
- Prepares internal operating procedures, and conducts annual self-inspections.
- Briefs/Debriefs personnel on classified information.
- Verifies background investigation/clearance levels of personnel.
- Prepares and implement physical security surveys and inspections.
- Prepares emergency plans for the protection of personnel, property and facilities.
- Conducts periodic security awareness training and provide instructional material to personnel who have access to classified material.
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