Security Specialist

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM); City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Army TACOM at Watervliet, NY, is seeking a Security Specialist to support administration and enforcement of security programs under the supervision of senior specialists. This role includes handling personnel, information, industrial, physical, and foreign disclosure security tasks within the DCIPS framework.

The position requires familiarity with the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System, and a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance process.

Qualifications

• Experience with government security programs.
• Knowledge of DCIPS and SCI clearance processes.
• Ability to operate under supervision and follow DoD guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supports administration and enforcement of security programs under guidance of senior Security Specialists.
• Assists with personnel, information, industrial, physical, and foreign disclosure security tasks.

Skills

Security program enforcement

DCIPS knowledge

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Foreign education evaluation requirement

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
• Department: Department of the Army
• Location: Watervliet, New York
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the US Army Arsenal, Watervliet, Emergency Services Office in Watervliet, NY 12189.

Key Responsibilities

Supports the administration and enforcement of personnel, information, industrial, physical, and foreign disclosure security programs under the guidance of senior Security Specialists.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM), Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63678 – $82787/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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