SUPERVISORY SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER

DCSA's Security Programs Office is seeking a Supervisory Special Security Officer (SSO) with expertise in SCI management. The SSO is an expert technical advisor to Senior Leadership and is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and enterprise operations across the agency. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a SUPERVISORY SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER you will be responsible for the following duties: Direct, plan, and administer the comprehensive Special Security Office (SSO) program across the agency, establishing strategic policies, guidelines, and operating procedures. Advise Senior Leadership on physical, information, and personnel security risks at the TS/SCI level. Oversees the continuous security posture, threat mitigation, and physical/technical accreditation (ICD 705) of all agency SCIFs. Act as the principal liaison representing the agency's security interests to external oversight organizations, including the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Lead, mentor, and evaluate a specialized team of civilian professionals; and implement robust training programs to ensure the workforce maintains critical professional certifications and operational readiness. Serve as the principle security advisor to Senior Leadership championing a culture of customer-focused service excellence. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/20/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-13) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and enterprise operations; Expertise in applying applicable Executive Orders, DoD directives, national-level security doctrine to include ICD 705, and security policies to address complex SCI security requirements/management; Developing security program criteria, plans, policy, and guidance; Evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements; Coordinating security priorities, resources, and requirements among headquarters, field activities, government personnel, and industry partners; Providing authoritative guidance on SCI program management across OPSEC, personnel, physical, information, automation, and industrial security; and Advising senior leaders on security-related budget, manpower, procurement, contracting, and resource-allocation considerations. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assess

Salaire : $143,913 – $187,093/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Our Mission Through vetting, industry engagement, education, and counterintelligence and insider threat support, secure the trustworthiness of the United States Government's workforce, the integrity of its cleared contractor support, and the uncompromised nature of its technologies, services, and supply chains. Our Vision DCSA's elite security experts illuminate national security risks to empower faster, smarter decision-making that protects American innovation and resilience to enable mission success. DCSA Strategic Execution Plan The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency stands at the intersection of government-wide trusted workforce, national security, and industrial base protection. Guided by the Secretary of War's National Defense Strategy, Deputy Secretary's Warfighting Acquisition Transformation efforts, and Trusted Workforce 2.0, our mission is to deliver data-driven, threat-informed, and customer-trusted security services at scale. The FY2026 - 2028 DCSA Strategic Ex