Security Officer (Special Security Officer)

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at HUD seeks a Security Officer (Special Security Officer) to safeguard SCI and SAP programs, ensuring only indoctrinated personnel access SCI in accredited facilities and networks. You will oversee SCIF lifecycle activities, conduct indoctrinations and debriefings, manage access, and coordinate with Intelligence Community partners to strengthen mission security.

This federal role requires SCI clearance and offers comprehensive benefits; the position is

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) from unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Oversee lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs, facilitate personnel access, schedule SCIF events, conduct SCI indoctrinations and debriefings, and manage SCI courier cards.

Job description

Security Officer (Special Security Officer)

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
• Department: Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Administration.

Key Responsibilities

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.

HUD gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. It's Office of Administration (OA), Office of National Security (ONS) propels that mission by safeguarding personnel, assets, and mission-critical operations through stakeholder collaboration with key leaders and critical stakeholders, enabling proactive risk mitigation and reinforcing mission assurance in support of long-term national security objectives.

Envision what the government of the future should be: agile, responsive, efficient, accountable. ONS is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today. Successful candidates to this one-of-a-kind team will be versatile leaders who: Serve as the Department's principal authority for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security.

Thrive in providing senior leaders guidance on risk and compliance, translating complex security requirements into practical, mission-enabling decisions Are ready to lead enterprise-wide SCI and SAP governance Have a passion for engaging with Intelligence Community (IC) and oversight partners, representing the Agency with credibility on SAP, SCIF, and classified program matters Welcome opportunities to shape and modernize the Department's classified posture, strengthening SCIF operations, SAP controls, and long-term intelligence infrastructure If you are passionate about good government, excited about innovating, craving technology solutions, and want to have fun while having an impact--HUD's OA, ONS is the place for you!

As a Security Officer (Special Security Officer), you will: Serve as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure, in accordance with ICD 703, by ensuring only duly authorized and indoctrinated personnel access SCI in properly accredited facilities over approved networks.

Protect highly defined information, materials, equipment, or processes by applying specifically tailored security criteria. Investigate and analyze a broad range of unusual SCI Security problems, questions, or conditions associated with handling, processing, storing, or discussing SCI or questions related to national SCI programs.

Oversee and manage the lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs, facilitates the granting and removal of personnel accesses, manages the scheduling of all SCIF events, executes SCI indoctrinations and debriefings, issues SCI courier cards, remediates and investigates SCI security incidents, and ensures the successful opening and closing of SCIF during normal and abnormal operations.

Oversee ICD 705 accreditation and lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs including SOPs, Emergency Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST checklists (as needed/required), Co-Utilization Agreements (as needed, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Construction Security Plans, alarm system testing and response documentation and SCIF Self-Inspections.

Supply technical expertise on Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System requirements during any/all SCIF construction.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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