Security Specialist

Defense Human Resources Activity · Department of Defense

📍 Alexandria, Virginia 💰 $102415 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Salary: $102415 – $158322/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Date Posted: 2026-08-25
Application Deadline: 2026-09-01

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Job Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. Incumbent serves as a Security Specialist responsible for the enterprise business management under the general guidance of the Director. Incumbent is responsible for accomplishing a wide-variety of security administration functions. Incumbent may work directly with the DHRA Centers/Offices' leadership or designated personnel in implementing certain aspects of security administration functions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Security Specialist at the GS-0080-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops, promulgates, and ensures compliance with DHRA wide policies and procedures relating to Information Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security, and Antiterrorism Security programs.

Implements, and monitors policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods regarding the classification, declassification, and protection of classified national defense information originated or controlled by DHRA. Conducts Information and Physical security inspections/surveys, manage centralized physical security initiatives, oversight of physical security projects, and coordination with appropriate local, State, Federal and DoD agency and military services.

Reviews designs and inspects facilities where classified material will be located and evaluates the effectiveness of existing security practices. Assures that organization personnel are adhering to established policies and practices. Assists in resolving complex security related problems to include conflicts in regulatory requirements and ensuring security regulations and policies are enforced.

Assists in conducing terrorist vulnerability assessments, risk and critically assessments, and accomplishing other objectives under the Antiterrorism Force Protection (AT/FP) Program.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contact

DHRS-D-DHRA@dla.mil · 614-693-0237

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/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 2026-09-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

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