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Lead Physical Security Specialist
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Pentagon Force Protection Agency
- Department: Department of Defense
- Location: Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
- Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Date Posted: 2026-09-17
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-21
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Job Summary
This position is located on the Security Integration & Technology Directorate (SITD), Red Team of PFPA. SITD pilots, integrates, tests, and evaluates new security technologies and programs. The Red Team provides a wide range of physical security support for all major projects within SITD and conducts tests and assessments of DoW organizations and facilities within the NCR for the purpose of evaluating compliance with DoW security, antiterrorism, and intelligence directives.
Key Responsibilities
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The employee serves as the Lead Physical Security Specialist for the PFPA Red Team program and is responsible for managing the activities of the team. Serves as a technical authority, providing expertise in physical and electronic security systems, security processes, systems analysis, and project management.
Prepares and briefs all reports and results of tests directly to the Director, SED and the Principal Deputy Director. Supports the testing and evaluation (T&E) of state-of-the-art physical security technologies, which involves conducting market surveys, literature searches, and the design and execution of T&E activities to include report generations in support of the Office.
Requirements & Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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