SUPERVISORY SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER

Summary

DCSA's Security Programs Office is seeking a Supervisory Special Security Officer (SSO) with expertise in SCI management. The SSO is an expert technical advisor to Senior Leadership and is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and enterprise operations across the agency.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER you will be responsible for the following duties: Direct, plan, and administer the comprehensive Special Security Office (SSO) program across the agency, establishing strategic policies, guidelines, and operating procedures. Advise Senior Leadership on physical, information, and personnel security risks at the TS/SCI level. Oversees the continuous security posture, threat mitigation, and physical/technical accreditation (ICD 705) of all agency SCIFs. Act as the principal liaison representing the agency's security interests to external oversight organizations, including the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Lead, mentor, and evaluate a specialized team of civilian professionals; and implement robust training programs to ensure the workforce maintains critical professional certifications and operational readiness. Serve as the principle security advisor to Senior Leadership championing a culture of customer-focused service excellence.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/20/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-13) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and enterprise operations; Expertise in applying applicable Executive Orders, DoD directives, national-level security doctrine to include ICD 705, and security policies to address complex SCI security requirements/management; Developing security program criteria, plans, policy, and guidance; Evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements; Coordinating security priorities, resources, and requirements among headquarters, field activities, government personnel, and industry partners; Providing authoritative guidance on SCI program management across OPSEC, personnel, physical, information, automation, and industrial security; and Advising senior leaders on security-related budget, manpower, procurement, contracting, and resource-allocation considerations. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. 2. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 3. Compliance Inspection - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders. 4. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 5. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.