Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Department of War Information Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a principal security advisor to the Director, DWIA with responsibility for planning, managing, and coordinating the full range of security programs and services for the DWIA world-wide organization.

Major Duties:

• As a Security Specialist at the GS-0080-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a senior security specialist for DWIA and advisor to SES level Command senior-leaders regarding a wide array of programs that include Insider Threat (InT), Antiterrorism (AT)/Force Protection (FP), Physical Security, Unauthorized Disclosure and Continuity of Operations (COOP). Primary POC on InT policy, doctrine, training, evaluation, and program implementation within DWIA and with external organizations to include DOW, NITTF, Military Services, and other Federal interagency activities. Coordinates InT-related requests for support with internal and external stakeholders who include the DoW Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) and higher-level CI, LE, intelligence agencies and officials. Manages tasks and cases for reports and referrals flowing in and out of the InT Hub and Working Group. Ensures the Hub is operating within appropriate authorities and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Develops and manages DWIA AT/FP, Physical Security, UD and Security Education, Training, And Awareness (SETA) programsThis position requires substantive knowledge of the rules and regulations governing a multi-function security program.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting with planning, managing, and coordinating security programs and services for a world-wide organization and participating in formulation of policies, standards, procedures, and methods, and their application. Applying a wide range of security administration programs and countermeasures to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems concerning the unauthorized release of classified information to foreign governments and individuals and the protection of agency technologies. Accessing, collecting, examining, and analyzing data and other information from a myriad of sources sufficient to establish possible threat associations, detect trends, develop subject profiles. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899982. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-23