Security Intake Branch Chief - Supervisory (TS)

DHS Headquarters; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

DHS Headquarters in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist (Intake Branch Chief) to supervise personnel security intake operations, review background investigations, and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with security requirements.

You will lead policy development, manage budgets and staff, coordinate with interagency partners, and direct preparation of case summaries and guidance to support timely adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel security intake operations and direct staff to ensure timely processing of background investigations.
• Provide technical oversight, policy guidance, and program management to ensure compliance with federal security requirements.
• Direct reviews of complex personnel security cases to identify discrepancies and determine investigative needs for adjudication.
• Develop and implement personnel security intake policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage branch budgets, staffing resources, and contractor support to improve operational efficiency and mission readiness.

Job description

DHS Headquarters in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist (Intake Branch Chief) to supervise personnel security intake operations, review background investigations, and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with security requirements.

You will lead policy development, manage budgets and staff, coordinate with interagency partners, and direct preparation of case summaries and guidance to support timely adjudication.