SECURITY SPECIALIST

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Security Specialist to plan, analyze, and advise on threats to antiterrorism, physical security, information security, and operations security. The role requires meeting DSP requirements and obtaining SFPC certification within two years of starting.

The announcement notes the USA Hire assessment and emphasizes staying within DoD security standards and certifications. Applications close 2026-11-23.

Qualifications

• GS-12 substitution of Education for Experience; Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
• This Job Opportunity Announcement uses an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants.
• Security DSP designation; DoD Security position (DSP) requirements.
• Must obtain SFPC certification within two years after the first duty day in this position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, circulates and analyzes threat to security programs and serves as an Agency focal point and expert technical advisor on threats to Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security, Information Security and Operations Security and Insider Threat Program.

Education

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, circulates and analyzes threat to security programs and serves as an Agency focal point and expert technical advisor on threats to Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security, Information Security and Operations Security and Insider Threat Program.

Requirements & Education

GS-12 Substitution of Education for Experience: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants.

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification," this position has been identified as a Defense Security position (DSP). Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program.

As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Individuals who do not meet the applicable SPeD certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this position.

Upon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign a statement acknowledging the SFPC requirements, as a condition to occupy the position, and agree to permit the DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this position. Additional information about the SPeD Program can be found at: http://www.cdse.edu/certification/sped_what.html.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90341-117446/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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