Supervisory Security Specialist (Chief Security Officer)

About this role

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: Experience overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive security policies, procedures, and operational methods to safeguard personnel, facilities, sensitive materials, and critical resources; Experience analyzing and interpreting federal security laws, directives, and regulations to provide senior leadership with authoritative guidance and recommendations on complex security matters; Experience directing personnel security operations, including reviewing and adjudicating background investigations, determining suitability, and managing security clearance processes in compliance with federal standards; Experience managing physical security programs such as access control, intrusion detection, emergency preparedness, and facility risk assessments to ensure alignment with agency requirements; and Experience supervising and providing leadership to security staff or multidisciplinary teams, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and guiding day‐to‐day program operations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.