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Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $158322/yr

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Job Summary

1-year reimbursable assignment with the option to extend for 12 months This opportunity is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position. DHS Intelligence & Analysis Security Specialist Series Requested: 0080 Security Clearance: TS/SCI- CI Poly Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Key Responsibilities

Researching, analyzing, and incorporating security policies and procedures, threats to security and other relevant topics for inclusion in training materials and security awareness. Develops comprehensive and ongoing security awareness and self-inspection programs.

Administers a multi-faceted security awareness program consisting of briefings, directives, computer-based training, audio-visual presentation and incorporates discrepancies/findings identified during self-inspections and compliance reviews. Developing and maintaining databases to effectively manage the tracking of all State and Local security clearances sponsored by I&A.

Maintains various databases necessary for tracking applications through the clearance process, verifying clearances, conducting perm certification actions for all State, Local, Tribal and Private sector partners.

Prepares draft responses to principal correspondence including communications from Congress, other government agencies, senior state and local officials and the public concerning security policies and internal policies and procedures applicable to the National Network of Fusion Centers and the granting of clearances to State, local, tribal and territorial personnel. Coordinating foreign travel briefings, as necessary, with the appropriate offices.

Providing emphasis on interpretation and implementation of national standards for safeguarding National Security Information(NSI) and application/compliance of those standards in support of the National Network of Fusion Centers.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Contact

JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Homeland Security Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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