Summary

This position is the Chief of the Special Security Center (SSC), Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO), Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS). The OISSO has the responsibility for establishment and maintenance of the Department wide policy concerning national security information (NSI), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), sensitive information security policy and programs.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Security Specialist, GS-0080-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Supervises a staff consisting of security specialist by establishing performance expectations; evaluating employee performance; recommending personnel actions; and effective disciplinary actions.

* Serves as the primary technical authority on Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Facilities and national security matters, and point-of-contact for the Central Intelligence Agency and Office of the Director, National Intelligence on SCI matters.

* Establishes policies and procedures on the Department's SCI and information security programs.

* Serves as the senior security advisor on all matters related to SCI and NSI visitor clearances/accesses; non-disclosure agreements; and separation briefings.

* Manages programs concerned with methods to combat terrorist acts, to safeguard personnel and property, and to manage disaster and emergency preparedness.

* Plans, directs, and execute national and international liaison operations for substantive mission-oriented programs that are sensitive.

* Represents the Justice Management Division on interagency committees and task forces to formulate program guidance and implement a variety of different security operating environments.

* Manage investigations related to SCI security infractions and brief senior-level officials on report findings and recommendations.

* Oversee establishment of interfaces with SCI telecommunication centers; computer facilities; and similar facilities to ensure SCIF and SCI operations and networks are protected and information housed in SCIFs are in compliance with security controls, guidance, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.
• A one-year Supervisory probationary period must be completed, unless previously completed.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Security Specialist, at GS-0080-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must possess one-year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band designing, formulating and/or establishing policies, techniques and/or systems regarding SCI information and security programs; monitoring, handling, and storing SCI materials and information; AND conducting security review of SCIF facilities and preparing reports of findings/recommendations.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 10/06/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 10/06/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.