Physical Security Specialist (Project Manager)

Pentagon Force Protection Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency in Arlington, VA is seeking a Physical Security Specialist (Project Manager) to manage security projects across the Pentagon and NCR. The role emphasizes inspecting, analyzing, and evaluating physical security systems to protect assets and occupants.

You will coordinate with stakeholders and contractors to ensure security upgrades meet DoD requirements and approved contracts, while aligning with DoD policies and security standards.

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical security work to inspect, analyze, and evaluate physical security systems and measures.
• Serves as a Physical Security Project Manager who is responsible for the physical security requirements provided to the building occupants/major tenants.
• Coordinates and monitors the performance of commercial contractors providing security construction and installation to ensure the approved security systems are installed as identified in the contract(s), Statement(s) of Work (SOW), and Performance Work Statement (s)(PWS).

Job description

Physical Security Specialist (Project Manager)

• Department: Department of Defense
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The incumbent is assigned to Physical Security Branch and is responsible for providing security project management at the Pentagon and NCR.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Performs physical security work to inspect, analyze, and evaluate physical security systems and measures. Serves as a Physical Security Project Manager who is responsible for the physical security requirements provided to the building occupants/major tenants.

Coordinates and monitors the performance of commercial contractors providing security construction and installation to ensure the approved security systems are installed as identified in the contract(s), Statement(s) of Work (SOW), and Performance Work Statement (s)(PWS).

The incumbent is required to coordinate with stakeholder's physical security advice and assistance concerning security related problems associated with security upgrades or initial installations to meet all DoW requirements in the protection and security of their assets.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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