MA
$91,870 – $158,322
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 government security program managing classified information handling, compliance reviews, and incident investigations across a defense agency. It suits experienced security professionals who can direct teams and enforce national security policies at an enterprise scale.
Our summary, not Missile Defense Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at NH-02/GS-11 equivalent level or higher
- At least 3 of 5 specialized experience categories: Information Security Program Reviews and Self-Inspections; Marking Classified Information and Lifecycle Protection; Security Incident Oversight and Inquiry Management; Security Program Leadership and Policy Formulation; Stakeholder Coordination and Team Leadership
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of government and contractor personnel
- Experience managing classified information safeguarding, storage, transmission, and destruction
- Experience conducting security inquiries and damage assessments