This position is located in the Office of Managing Director, Associate Managing Director-Administrative Operations (AMD-AO), Security Operations Center (SOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
This position is located in the Office of the Associate Managing Director-Administrative Operations (AMD-AO), Security Operations Center (SOC). The incumbent of this position provides special assistance to the Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy AMD-AO, on security policies and procedures.
The Supervisory Security Specialist is responsible for (1) identifying the need for protection and security; (2) developing and maintaining the physical means which are used for protection and security; (3) developing, implementing, and maintaining procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection; (4) assessing the reliability, loyalty, suitability, and trustworthiness of those persons who have access to sensitive or classified information, resources, and materials which could adversely affect the national security interest, public welfare or efficiency of the Federal service; and (5) initially assessing the possible damage done to National security when information or material has been compromised or sabotaged (e.g., terrorist attacks).
Investigates allegations of security violations to determine whether compromise or unauthorized disclosure took place. The Supervisory Security Specialist must be knowledgeable and capable of applying the appropriate standards for safeguarding National Security Information as they pertain to the National Defense of the United States and our relations with other nations.
Application of physical security standards, as outlined by the appropriate entities, must be understood and observed in the conduct of security surveys, inspections and checks and physical security of the building to include managing the security protective force, the asset protection program and supervising the staff of the Security Operations Center.
The incumbent develops and implements policy, procedures, standards, training and methods of identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, assets and/or material from theft, loss, misuse, fraud, disclosure, espionage or sabotage. Incumbent assures that the employment of personnel in sensitive positions or access by employees and others to secured information and material is clearly consistent with position sensitivity and in the national interest.
The incumbent coordinates the efforts to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from assaults (e.g., terrorist attacks) against the Agency.
The Supervisory Security Specialist works with executive departments and agencies, state and local governments, and private entities to ensure the adequacy of the national strategy for detecting, preparing for, preventing, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from threats or attacks and will periodically review and coordinate revisions to the strategy as necessary.
Plans, develops and carries out vital security projects and programs which are central to the mission of the Agency and typically of national impact. Works on policy matters by establishing the Agency's position on broad issues. Works with groups/committees to develop security programs of importance to national security policy (e.g., Homeland Security).
Serves as the Liaison Officer to the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, US Marshals Service, Capitol Police, Federal Protective Service, and the Metropolitan Police Department. Responsible for evaluating and analyzing potential threats to FCC property and personnel (i.e., as it relates to threats to the President and/or Vice President).
Provides direct supervision to subordinate staff, plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Gwenisha.Lawrence@fcc.gov · 202-418-1922
This position is with Federal Communications Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This is a This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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