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Security Specialist (CLASSIFICATION MANAGEMENT)

Defense Logistics Agency

Alexandria, VAFull-time$122–158K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$122–158K/yr
Location
Alexandria, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Security Specialist (Classification Management) serves as a subject matter expert on information security and classification matters for the Defense Logistics Agency. The role develops classification guidance and protection strategies, manages classified-document accountability, and conducts classification actions and risk assessments. It also advises leadership and interagency partners, supports security compliance and corrective actions, and contributes to organizational security policies, procedures, and training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Information Security, requiredClassification Management, requiredProgram Protection, requiredRisk Assessment, requiredVulnerability Assessment, requiredSecurity Policy Development, requiredClassification Reviews, requiredInteragency Representation, requiredPolicy Negotiation, required

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience, requiredThree Years Classification Experience, requiredGS-12 Equivalent Experience, requiredDD Form 2365 Agreement, requiredMilitary Deployment Waiver, required

Full job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

  • As a Security Specialist (Classification Management) you will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for information security and classification matters; providing expert recommendations to organization personnel, senior leadership and interagency partners.
  • Assists with the development of comprehensive transportation plans for classified materials across the organization.
  • Develop and implement security classification guides spanning a complex operational mission space.
  • Manages document control and accountability across several facilities.
  • Conducts security classification determinations, reviews, derivations, reclassification and declassification actions.
  • Oversee information security compliance, reporting, and corrective actions; advise leadership on process and procedures improvements.
  • Aids in the development of Program Protection Plans and strategies, to include conducting risk assessments.
  • Assesses programmatic risks, analyzes vulnerabilities, and determines appropriate classification of information.
  • Analyzes complex security issues, identifies vulnerabilities and develops effective mitigation strategies for Special Access Programs, SCI and collateral activities.
  • Contributes to comprehensive organizational security posture through the development of SOPs, security training and awareness, and local security policies.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Security Specialist (Classification Management), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Specialized experience developing, implementing, program protection strategies, in a special access program environment, to include security policies, security classification guidance, and risk-mitigation measures for classified programs. Minimum of three years of experience performing classification reviews, derivations, declassification actions, and conducting complex risk and vulnerability assessments, while ensuring compliance with DoD and Federal security regulations. Experience representing an organization in senior-level and interagency security forums, negotiating policy issues, advising leadership, and providing expert recommendations on complex information security challenges. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) Expeditionary Civilian position. As a condition of employment, the selectee must sign DD Form 2365, "DoD Agreement - Position Based," and a Statement of Understanding and Agreement. The incumbent may deploy via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders to support non-combat expeditionary, emergency, humanitarian, or disaster relief operations (CONUS/OCONUS), or remain in place during evacuations of non-essential personnel. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing organizational effectiveness. Therefore, Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to placement. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Other Information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

How this job compares

Set against the 603 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$122–158K/yr
  • Virginia median$103–144K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$87–128K/yr351 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $140K, is 15% above the Virginia median midpoint ($122K) — in the middle half of Security Specialist salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 100 open Security Specialist jobs in Virginia and 603 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (436 postings).
Education
132 of the 603 open Security Specialist jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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