Duties

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The Supervisory Security Specialist is a valuable member of the Office of Inspector (OIG), Office of Management, Assets, Security, and Readiness Division.

Typical assignments include:

• Serves as Security Branch Chief within Assets, Security, and Readiness (ASR) Division of the Office of Management.
• Provides the OIG with expert knowledge, advice, and recommendations to mitigate risks and help ensure the protection of OIG employees, assets, and information.
• Responsible for the successful management, administration, and implementation of the OIG Security Program, including all security disciplines (information, personnel, physical, etc.) at all locations with OIG employees and/or assets.
• Assists the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Assets, Security, and Readiness (ASR) Director to implement the Division's vision, mission, and goals within the Security Branch to ensure positive business results, compliance with Federal laws and regulations, and alignment with executive leadership's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Translates policies, objectives, and direction into guidance for peers, subordinates, and stakeholders; issues balanced workload and resource guidance for development of operating programs; inspects and assesses programs and takes necessary actions to bring into alignment.
• Materially shapes and improves the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the ASR security support.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards; All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
• Selective Service registration required
• Completion of one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Financial disclosure is required
• Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

Qualifications

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).

Minimum Qualifications for GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 position if you possess one year of specialized experience at the equivalent to GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this level includes:

• Knowledge of physical, personnel, and information security management program methods, principles and practices and policy and guidance in the oversight of security management programs at sites and facilities.
• Exercising substantial authority and responsibility as a first line supervisor for planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of a subordinate staff and holding subordinates accountable for completing assigned work and meeting deadlines.
• Interpreting and applying security management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance in order to plan and coordinate security requirements for sites and facilities.

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.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 07/15/2026of this announcement.

Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 07/15/2026of this announcement.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Additional identical positions may be filled from this announcement at a later date.

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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.