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Supervisory Security Specialist (Security Testing and Mitigation Manager)
Federal Aviation AdministrationWashington, DC · Management
$150,392 – $228,000
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 oversees the FAA's security testing and partnerships branch, managing teams that evaluate and validate systems for detecting and countering unmanned aircraft threats to U.S. airspace. The manager directs complex security investigations, develops national policy on UAS threats, and coordinates with multiple agencies to protect critical aviation infrastructure.
Our summary, not Federal Aviation Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at FV-J or FG/GS-14 level (or equivalent)
- Experience reviewing and evaluating intelligence and threats to critical infrastructure and cybersecurity risks
- Experience developing security requirements, identifying vulnerabilities and operational risks, and developing mitigation strategies
- Experience leading investigations into incidents, accidents, and service provider outages and recommending corrective or enforcement measures