Social Security Administration
SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Multiple Locations
- Salary
- $126,384 - $164,301 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-15
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 6, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- Yes
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Top Secret
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- SR-13101802-27-DE-SR
Who may apply: Open to the public · Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Military spouses · Veterans
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Summary
See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position and conditions that apply. Serves as a Supervisory Security Specialist, responsible for the overall management, accountability and oversight of security and resiliency programs, which may include insider threat, physical security, personnel security, inspection and analysis or related areas. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
Duties
- Shapes and implements strategies to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats and resiliency risks across the organization.
- Oversees monitoring, analysis, and response operations related to insider threat and resiliency, including performance metrics and compliance assessments.
- Develops and delivers insider threat awareness and resiliency training programs for employees and contractors.
Qualifications
To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-15 Supervisory Security Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-14 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale or outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-14 or above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of developing, implementing or managing an organization/agency-wide insider threat program, plans and policies. Experience must also include leading or managing a team. Certified counter insider threat professional (CCITP) preferred; if not certified, you must obtain certification within one year of assignment. **If you have experience performing this type of work, it must be clearly described in your resume or it cannot be considered.** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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