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Security Specialist (Direct Hire)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Headquarters, NASA
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $121785 – $187093/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Date Posted: 2026-08-28
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-01
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Job Summary
Serves as Senior Security Specialist and principal advisor to the Center Chief of Protective Services (CCPS) at Headquarters, exercising delegated authority to plan, direct, and evaluate multidisciplinary security programs; resolve complex issues; interpret policy; and advise senior leadership on risks, threats, and mitigation impacting mission assurance and workforce security.
Conducts surveillance of security contractors and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or alternate.
Key Responsibilities
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
Contact
nssc-staffing@mail.nasa.gov · 1-877-677-2123
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Headquarters, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $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 2026-09-01.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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