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Lead Special Agent
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Department: Department of Energy
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $121758 – $158322/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-09-04
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-10
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Job Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Lead Special Agent position is located in the Office of the Executive Director. For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director (OED) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Special Agent some of your typical work assignments include: Planning, organizing, and executing complex protective service operations by conducting site advances and security surveys, developing detailed security, contingency, and evacuation plans, coordinating logistics, and adapting plans based on threat assessments and changing operational conditions.
Applying advanced knowledge of protective services, criminal investigative techniques, and applicable laws and regulations to conduct threat investigations, gather and analyze intelligence, develop evidence, and implement protective measures to safeguard senior officials.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and high-level officials to coordinate protective missions, share intelligence, negotiate solutions, and resolve complex or sensitive issues.
Making independent, real-time decisions in high-risk and uncertain environments involving threat response, protective measures, investigative actions, and operational adjustments to ensure the safety of protectees and mission success.
Requirements & Education
There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.
Contact
Patricia.Stephenson@ferc.gov · 202-502-6369
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121758 – $158322/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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