SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Posted: April 16, 2026 (45 days ago)
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Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job is for a high-level leader who oversees all security operations and programs for the Pentagon, ensuring the facility stays safe from threats like terrorism.
It involves managing teams, developing long-term security plans, and providing expert advice on protecting people, information, and physical spaces.
A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in security management, especially in government or military settings, who can handle big responsibilities and lead diverse staff.
The Director of Security Services Division (SSD) serves as a key authority on security matters for the Pentagon Facilities.
This role is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the agency's administrative and operational security programs.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled.
Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in 1) management and oversight of administrative and operational security programs; 2) providing subject-matter expertise on security and anti-terrorism/force protection requirements; 3) providing physical, information, and personnel security across large interdisciplinary staff.
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).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.
If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
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It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.
Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible".
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Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Major Duties:
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The Director assists in the development of the strategic vision for the security of the Pentagon Reservation, creating and implementing long-range plans and budgetary requirements to support current and future mission needs.
The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operational readiness of all division operations, providing direct oversight for the key branches that form the foundation of the agency's security posture.
The Director writes, develops, and analyzes policy changes, considering second and third-order impacts on the overall security posture of the Pentagon Facilities.
The Director is responsible for the management of a large interdisciplinary staff of security professionals and project managers.
This includes planning and assigning work, setting priorities, and evaluating performance.
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