Security Clearance & Policy Specialist

TSA (Transportation Security Administration); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks qualified candidates for multiple pay bands aligned with SV-F, SV-G, and SV-H levels. The role involves administering personnel security processes, evaluating investigations, and making eligibility determinations in line with federal policies.

Strong knowledge of OPM systems is required. Candidates must meet qualification requirements by the vacancy closing date and may come from federal service or equivalent private-sector experience.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in personnel security policies and adjudicating background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on personnel security policies and adjudicate background investigations.
• Render suitability/fitness and clearance eligibility decisions.
• Utilize OPM systems for security administration.
• Provide technical guidance on personnel security issues (grant/deny/revoke/suspend security eligibility).
• Manage security databases and prepare/maintain security incident reports.

Skills

Personnel security guidance

Background investigations

Security eligibility decisions

OPM systems usage

Education

Master's degree or 2 years of graduate study

LL.B. or J.D. (related)

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (related)

Three full years of graduate-level study

Tools

OPM systems

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks qualified candidates for multiple pay bands aligned with SV-F, SV-G, and SV-H levels. The role involves administering personnel security processes, evaluating investigations, and making eligibility determinations in line with federal policies.

Strong knowledge of OPM systems is required. Candidates must meet qualification requirements by the vacancy closing date and may come from federal service or equivalent private-sector experience.