Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

This position is the Chief of the Special Security Center (SSC), Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO), Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS). The OISSO has the responsibility for establishment and maintenance of the Department wide policy concerning national security information (NSI), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), sensitive information security policy and programs.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Security Specialist, GS-0080-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Supervises a staff consisting of security specialist by establishing performance expectations; evaluating employee performance; recommending personnel actions; and effective disciplinary actions. * Serves as the primary technical authority on Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Facilities and national security matters, and point-of-contact for the Central Intelligence Agency and Office of the Director, National Intelligence on SCI matters. * Establishes policies and procedures on the Department's SCI and information security programs. * Serves as the senior security advisor on all matters related to SCI and NSI visitor clearances/accesses; non-disclosure agreements; and separation briefings. * Manages programs concerned with methods to combat terrorist acts, to safeguard personnel and property, and to manage disaster and emergency preparedness. * Plans, directs, and execute national and international liaison operations for substantive mission-oriented programs that are sensitive. * Represents the Justice Management Division on interagency committees and task forces to formulate program guidance and implement a variety of different security operating environments. * Manage investigations related to SCI security infractions and brief senior-level officials on report findings and recommendations. * Oversee establishment of interfaces with SCI telecommunication centers; computer facilities; and similar facilities to ensure SCIF and SCI operations and networks are protected and information housed in SCIFs are in compliance with security controls, guidance, regulations, policies and procedures. Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Security Specialist, at GS-0080-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must possess one-year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band designing, formulating and/or establishing policies, techniques and/or systems regarding SCI information and security programs; monitoring, handling, and storing SCI materials and information; AND conducting security review of SCIF facilities and preparing reports of findings/recommendations. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 10/06/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 10/06/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Compliance Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Manages Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Resilience Security In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. "The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment." BASIS OF FINAL RATING: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13051458. Other Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to contact information within this announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.