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Supervisory Security Specialist

Office of Personnel Management

Washington, DC · Management

$143,913 – $187,093

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role leads security operations across a federal agency, managing physical, information, and industrial protection programs while supervising security staff and advising executives on risk mitigation. It suits experienced security professionals ready to oversee agency-wide programs and serve in a management capacity within government.

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent in security program management
  • Direct or manage physical, industrial, or information security programs protecting personnel, facilities, assets, or classified information
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate security policies, procedures, and protective measures addressing identified risks
  • Conduct or oversee security assessments, inspections, and incident reviews with corrective recommendations
  • Advise organizational leadership on security program operations, risks, and resource requirements
  • Supervise or direct security personnel with work prioritization, performance evaluation, and staffing management
  • Meet time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-14 level for GS-15 position

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