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Personnel Security Specialist

Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $88362 – $129789/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

The Division of Administration (DA) directs the innovative internal management of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's business, human resources, financial, technological, security, and strategic operational resources. The Division's role is to effectively and efficiently ensure the fulfillment of the Commission's mission through continued success in continuity of operations.

This position is located within the Security and Emergency Management Section, Business Operations Branch, in DA.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as an administrator and Enrollment Official for the agency's Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential program. Performs identity proofing, enrollment, activation, issuance, renewal, replacement, suspension, and revocation of agency PIV credentials in accordance with HSPD-12 requirements, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, and agency procedures.

Utilizes the General Services Administration (GSA) USAccess credential management system to support sponsorship, enrollment, identity verification, card issuance, status monitoring, credential lifecycle management, and other PIV-related activities. Reviews and validates applicant and employee information entered into USAccess and associated personnel security systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal credentialing standards.

Provides guidance and assistance to employees, contractors, interns, and supervisors concerning credentialing requirements, enrollment procedures, card activation, PIN resets, certificate updates, credential renewal requirements, and replacement procedures. Operates electronic fingerprint capture equipment, associated software, and biometric enrollment technology in accordance with federal standards and agency procedures.

•Schedules and conducts fingerprint collection appointments and ensures the proper handling and protection of personally identifiable information (PII). Prepares reports, correspondence, security documentation, and briefing materials related to personnel security operations.

Requirements & Education

For GS09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher- level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for the GS09 grade. Please refer to the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards for the specific Education/Experience requirements for this position. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.

accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contact

Tsimmons@cftc.gov · 202-418-5050

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $88362 – $129789/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 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.

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