This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Lead and manage a team of government and contractor personnel to execute a large-scale, Agency-level Security Manager program in alignment with national policy and DoDM 5200.01 and applicable policy references, guidance, and laws.
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads and manage a team of government and contractor personnel to execute a large-scale, Agency-level Security Manager program in alignment with national policy and DoDM 5200.01 and applicable policy references, guidance, and laws.
Plans, coordinates, and executes mandatory annual Agency-wide information security self-inspections, compliance reviews, and representative sampling. Evaluates program effectiveness, monitors deficiencies, and ensures systemic corrective actions are taken.
Serves as a technical expert for Agency-wide and Defense Industrial Base implementation requirements for the proper marking, safeguarding, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified national security information; enforces strict compliance with derivative marking requirements and provides technical guidance to resolve marking discrepancies and conflicting policy.
Manages the end-to-end security incident program, directing administrative inquiries into known or suspected security violations, infractions. Manages comprehensive damage assessments and enforces corrective action plans to mitigate vulnerabilities and minimizing recurrence.
Represent Agency-level Information Security interests at senior and action officer level meetings within the Agency, and with OSD, the Joint Staff, the Services, and other Defense and non-Defense agencies, when required. Oversee and evaluate security projects being accomplished by contract to ensure that all actions are properly and effectively administered in compliance with applicable contracting laws and regulations, and Agency/Department policies.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL · 614-693-1299
This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $91870 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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