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$147,945 – $197,200
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 directs the personnel security division at the US Office of Personnel Management, overseeing security clearance determinations, suitability adjudications, and continuous vetting for federal employees and contractors while managing staff and budgets. It suits experienced federal security professionals who want to shape policy and lead large-scale personnel security operations across government.
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 equivalent to GS-14 level in Federal service or equivalent
- Direct personnel security operations including assigning work and managing staff
- Review and make or recommend personnel security determinations on suitability, fitness, credentialing, and national security eligibility
- Develop, implement, or revise personnel security policies and procedures
- Manage personnel security services including customer coordination and budget oversight
- Evaluate program performance using workload, timeliness, quality, or compliance data