PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Management Office for Industry (MOI) seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to manage the lifecycle of personnel security matters for DoW Contractor/Industry personnel, including designation determinations, identity validation, vetting requirements, and clearance eligibility.

The role requires applying OPM qualifications standards and maintaining accurate records with emphasis on compliance, timely processing, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Specialized federal personnel security experience and competencies.
• One year or more of specialized experience required.
• Experience applying OPM qualification standards and procedures.
• Competency in developing guidance and correspondence for security matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of personnel security matters for DoW Contractor/Industry personnel.
• Oversee designation determinations and identity validation.
• Determine vetting requirements and security clearance eligibility.
• Prepare correspondence and materials for investigations and adjudication.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's (DCSA) Management Office for Industry (MOI) is looking for a Personnel Security Specialist to manage the lifecycle of PV matters for DoW Contractor/Industry personnel. This includes designation determinations, identity validation, determining vetting requirements, and security clearance eligibility determinations. 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 10/19/2026

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 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:

• GG-07 - Reviewing rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to ensure Standard procedures; Participates in research, review, and analysis of existing policies and other sources of information; Assists in the preparation and development of correspondence aimed at providing guidance to a workforce. OR a conferred bachelor's degree (or equivalent). (Experience at GS/GG-06 level must be reflected in resume).

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• GG-09 - Participates in analysis, review, and evaluation of investigation request or responses; Assists in elementary continuous evaluation and Personnel security assignments, operations and procedures; Utilizes continuous evaluation and personnel security supporting systems to assist investigators, requesters and adjudicators; Preparing correspondence and developing materials for briefings providing guidance, resolution of problems, and assurance on continuous evaluation and personnel security matters OR a master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. (Experience at the GS/GG-07 level must be reflected in resume)

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies

1. Accountability:Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules..
2. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
3. Decision Making:Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
4. Interpersonal Skills:Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
5. Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
6. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
7. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
8. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.