As a Supervisory Security Specialist, you will serve as the primary technical advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on agency personnel security policies. Location of position: GSA, Office of Mission Assurance, Washington, D.C. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Serves as the primary technical advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on agency personnel security policies. Analyzes federal legislation, Executive Orders, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines, and national security directives to formulate policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while leading strategic initiatives and managing program communications.
Performs senior reviews and secondary oversight on complex, high-visibility security cases with significant derogatory information. Evaluates reports and evidence to determine national security risk, public trust suitability, and employment eligibility. Manages and adjudicates background investigations, and prepares technical reports, legal summaries, and adjudicative memos on sensitive agency security issues.
Leads background investigations, reciprocity determinations, and Trusted Workforce implementation. Maintains 100% RapBack and Continuous Vetting enrollment for all covered personnel, resolves Continuous Vetting alerts and investigative referrals, and optimizes workflows for initial reviews, monitoring, and reinvestigations. Analyzes threat intelligence and risk data regarding loyalty, foreign influence, insider threats, and criminal activity.
Applies qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate program metrics, monitor milestones, and implement continuous quality improvements and standardized operational workflows agency-wide. Directs, plans, assigns, and reviews daily team operations to balance workloads. Sets standards, coaches staff on technical and adjudicative decisions, addresses development needs, resolves issues, and ensures high-quality deliverables.
You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development
crcdvacancyinquiries@gsa.gov · 404-673-4388
This position is with GSA, Office of Mission Assurance, General Services Administration.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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