Security Specialist

Office of Personnel Management; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Personnel Management in Washington, DC seeks a Security Specialist to develop personnel security policy recommendations, oversee research and innovation initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and coordinate interagency efforts to improve federal personnel security, suitability, and credentialing programs.

You will collaborate with federal agencies, manage projects, prepare briefings and guidance for leadership, and contribute to continuous vetting and investigative standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and strategies to improve Federal personnel security, suitability, and credentialing programs.
• Oversee research and innovation initiatives, including establishing research priorities, managing project resources, and coordinating with research partners.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, security systems, and data integration capabilities to identify risks and opportunities for improving personnel vetting processes.
• Apply research findings, behavioral science, and data analytics to evaluate personnel security programs and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with Federal agencies and stakeholders to implement personnel security reforms, including continuous vetting and investigative standards.
• Manage program initiatives by monitoring project schedules, resources, contracts, deliverables, and implementation progress.
• Prepare policy recommendations, technical reports, briefings, and guidance for leadership and interagency stakeholders.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of Personnel Management
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

As a Security Specialist with the US Office of Personnel Management, Security, Suitability, and Credentialing Line of Business, you will develop personnel security policy recommendations, oversee research and innovation initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and coordinate interagency efforts to improve Federal personnel security, suitability, and credentialing programs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and strategies to improve Federal personnel security, suitability, and credentialing programs. Oversee research and innovation initiatives, including establishing research priorities, managing project resources, and coordinating with research partners. Evaluate emerging technologies, security systems, and data integration capabilities to identify risks and opportunities for improving personnel vetting processes.

Apply research findings, behavioral science, and data analytics to evaluate personnel security programs and recommend improvements. Coordinate with Federal agencies and stakeholders to implement personnel security reforms, including continuous vetting and investigative standards. Manage program initiatives by monitoring project schedules, resources, contracts, deliverables, and implementation progress.

Prepare policy recommendations, technical reports, briefings, and guidance for leadership and interagency stakeholders.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Personnel Management, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

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