Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

As a Supervisory Security Specialist with the US Office of Personnel Management, Facilities, Security, and Emergency Management, Security Services Division, you will direct agency-wide physical, industrial, and information security programs; oversee the protection of personnel, facilities, and classified information; advise senior leadership on security matters; and supervise staff responsible for implementing security policies, operations, and risk mitigation activities.

Duties

Direct agency-wide physical, industrial, and information security programs to protect personnel, facilities, assets, and classified information across headquarters and field locations. Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of security policies, procedures, systems, and protective measures to address security risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Manage security operations involving access control systems, security guard services, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, and continuity facilities. Advise senior leadership on security risks, regulatory requirements, incidents, and recommended actions to strengthen agency security programs. Direct security assessments, compliance inspections, investigations, and insider threat detection and mitigation activities in coordination with internal and external partners. Plan and manage program budgets, staffing requirements, contracts, and resource allocations to support security operations and organizational priorities. Supervise subordinate supervisors and security personnel by establishing performance expectations, assigning work, evaluating performance, and implementing workforce management actions.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing security program management and oversight that includes: Directing or managing physical, industrial, or information security programs involving the protection of personnel, facilities, assets, or classified information; Developing, implementing, or evaluating security policies, procedures, and protective measures to address identified risks and ensure compliance with applicable security requirements; Conducting or overseeing security assessments, inspections, or incident reviews and recommending corrective actions to address security vulnerabilities or compliance deficiencies; Advising organizational leadership on security program operations, identified risks, resource requirements, or recommendations for improving security measures; and Supervising or directing security personnel, including establishing work priorities, assigning responsibilities, evaluating performance, or managing staffing and resource requirements. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 15 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.