Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

The OLES is responsible for establishing Departmental policy and providing leadership and guidance in support of all Departmental and Bureau law enforcement, security, personnel vetting, drug testing, intelligence, counterintelligence, and law enforcement technology programs.

Duties

Responsible for managing the Department's Classified Program Office; developing and implementing a classified national security program; directing and coordinating national security activities; directing andcoordinating security activities; providing liaison on security matters with other major Departments and agencies; participating in emergency and security operations and managing the National Security Classified Services program. The incumbent will be responsible for providing staff management, advice, direction, andguidance for all aspects of Classified Program Office and security management at the Nationallevel. Advises senior management on methods and remedies to reduce security risks andvulnerabilities. Advises on current and future security requirements and plans. Provides securitymanagement recommendations Department-wide. Manages and provides program oversight, strategic planning, and financial functions, andrepresents the Assistant Director in High-level panels, meetings, and discussions. Coordinatesand consults with individuals at all organizational levels.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Manage SCIF operations, guaranteeing facility preparedness, upholding compliance with ICD 705, EO 12333, and EO 13526, and ensuring secure management, storage, and disposal of classified materials. 2. Manage all SCI indoctrination and debriefing processes, managing scheduling, eligibility checks, briefing delivery, and comprehensive documentation of SCI access activities in accordance with ICD policies and EO 13526. 3. Oversee eligibility and investigation reviews, performing Scattered Castles verifications, and compiling access packages in compliance with ICD 704 and EO 12968. 4. Directs, coordinates, evaluates, and monitors implementation and Department-wide compliance with classified national security information program policy and procedures. 5. Conducts Department-wide security oversight inspections, compliance reviews, surveys on the effectiveness of the Departments classified national security information program and procedures through on-site inspections to ensure compliance with Department and U.S. Government classified national security information policy. Applicants must meet all specialized experience statement described above. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.