Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans seeks a security specialist to manage personnel security actions, including clearance requests and records, to protect people and facilities.

You will determine position sensitivity and maintain security files, while supporting telework eligibility and Secret clearance requirements for agency personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing personnel security actions.
• Knowledge of clearance requests and security records.
• Familiarity with position sensitivity determinations.

Responsibilities

• Manages personnel security actions, including clearance requests, position sensitivity determinations, and security records.

Skills

Security clearance processing

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Performing functions related to the protection, security, and implementation of district security programs, policies, and procedures to protect information, people, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manages personnel security actions, including clearance requests, position sensitivity determinations, and security records.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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