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$125,776 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads a team of security specialists who adjudicate federal personnel clearances and security eligibility determinations. The branch chief sets policy, manages interagency agreements, and ensures compliance with federal security standards across multiple agencies.
Our summary, not Office of Personnel Management’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in personnel security and adjudication
- Experience reviewing background investigations and applying adjudicative standards to make eligibility determinations
- Experience evaluating position sensitivity and investigative requirements
- Experience developing or revising personnel security procedures and providing technical guidance
- Experience leading personnel security operations and identifying operational deficiencies