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Security Specialist

Missile Defense Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$91,870 - $144,102

per year

Closes

February 23, 2026

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 managing security for highly sensitive defense programs, ensuring that only qualified people get access to classified information and providing training to keep everyone compliant with rules.

You'll work with government databases, guide contractors and partners on security practices, and help reduce risks in missile defense operations.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in defense security who enjoys overseeing teams and staying on top of strict policies.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at NH-02/GS-11 level or equivalent, meeting at least 2 of 4 key areas in SAP personnel security
  • Advanced knowledge of DoD and Agency SAP policies, directives, and access management
  • Experience overseeing SAP security activities, including information, industrial, and personnel security principles
  • Proficiency in managing access within Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and other databases like CVS, DISS, Scattered Castles
  • Knowledge of SAP security compliance inspections in DoD and Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
  • Experience developing and delivering security education, training, and awareness briefings using various methods (e.g., in-person, CLMS, CDSE)
  • Ability to make access eligibility determinations and provide guidance to executives, program offices, and stakeholders

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

The incumbent will be responsible for: Implementing DoD and Agency policies on special access program (SAP) personnel security requirements to include actions within the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $91,870 to $142,022 For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102 You may qualify at the NH03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Experience managing oversight of special access program (SAP) personnel security activities, SAP information, industrial, personnel security principles and access management for an Agency or large DoD office.

With advanced knowledge of all SAP policies and directives.

Experience managing oversight of all access management requirements within the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and working in other personnel security databases (e.g.

CVS, DISS, Scattered Castles). Experience in the processes and procedures of SAP security compliance inspections within the DoD SAP enterprise and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Experience in the development of security education, training and awareness briefings for diverse audiences, using a variety of methods (e.g. In-person, CLMS, CDSE).

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. Major Duties:

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Implement DoD and Agency policy on special access program (SAP) personnel security requirements to include actions within the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).

Provide SAP security compliance support guidance to the Agency and Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Oversee and implement the Agency SAP security education, training, and awareness program and provides training to Agency and supports DIB personnel security officials (SPOs).

Manage DoD SAP access and billet management requirements for the Agency.

Make access eligibility determinations in accordance with DoD and Agency SAP nomination processes as the SAP Central Office SPO lead.

Develop and present personnel security reports; analyze data and implement measures to ensure compliance and minimize risk.

Provide personnel security support and guidance to senior executives, program management offices, DIB customers, and external stakeholders.

Assign work and provide guidance to assigned contractors supporting personnel security.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MDA-26-12880405-DH