Personnel Security Specialist

U.S. Trustee Program; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Trustee Program in Washington, DC seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to support policy development, procedures, and oversight for federal personnel nationwide. The role involves security reviews, case analysis, and advising on suitability with the potential for telework and a Secret clearance.

Two openings exist under the Fed Transition hiring path. Applications close on 2026-11-23. The posted salary range is $85,447 to $133,142 per year, reflecting federal pay scales and public service

Qualifications

• Education must be accredited and transcripts uploaded when applicable.
• Foreign education may be used; provide credential evaluations and translations if required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement major aspects of the organization's personnel security program.
• Make decisions and adopt new techniques impacting future and long-term personnel security requirements.
• Determine position sensitivity levels based on duties and access needs.
• Review and process security documents for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate applicant suitability and provide recommendations based on published standards.
• Provide applicants and employees guidance to ensure complete submissions.
• Provide recommendations and reports on security projects.

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities.

Key Responsibilities

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

This position provides support for policy development, procedures, promulgation and administrative oversight, thereby establishing how security risks, threats and vulnerabilities are managed by the Department. The work includes personnel security case review and analysis affecting approximately 1,000 USTP federal personnel situated in USTP regional and field offices throughout the United States, as well as private trustees throughout the United States.

The duties and responsibilities for a Personnel Security Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning and implementing major aspects of an organization's personnel security program.
• Making decisions/recommendations and adopting new techniques that impact future and long-term personnel security requirements.
• Determining position sensitivity levels based on review and analysis of the position's duties, responsibilities, and required access to sensitive or classified information.
• Reviewing and processing security documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with regulation and procedure.
• Evaluating applicant suitability, when appropriate, and provides approving officials recommendations based on analysis of available information in relation to suitability standards published by the Department, the Office of Personnel Management, or another appropriate agency.
• Providing applicants and employees advice and assistance to ensure submissions are complete and comply with applicable procedures and processing requirements.
• Providing recommendations and reports on a variety of security projects.

Requirements & Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Trustee Program, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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