Department of Defense

SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Whitehall, Ohio Full time

SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Whitehall, Ohio

Salary Range: $92475 - $120222 Per Year

Job Summary: Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

Major Duties:

  • This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.
  • Provides program oversight and administers policies, practices, and metrics that reflect the security posture of a DFAS site.
  • Interprets directives, regulations, and polices to ensure all possible problems are considered in developing the Site Physical, Information and Operational Security as well as AT/FP protocol and plans.
  • Develops and issues Site guidance and procedures in the form of policy and program objectives based on areas of regulatory and procedural deficiencies.
  • Conducts security inspections and assessments to determine program compliance and effectiveness levels.

Qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Specialized experience is defined as: Analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards, training and methods related to at least two of the following security program types: Antiterrorism, Operations Security, Physical Security or Information Security. 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

How to Apply: The following link will help you determine if you meet the eligibility to apply for this position: http://www.dfas.mil/careers/howtoapply/vacancyannouncement/appointment-eligibility.html PLEASE NOTE: You will be considered only for those appointment eligibilities for which you select, attach supporting documentation and are found eligible. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-12