Security Specialist, MC-080-4A

Millennium Challenge Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Millennium Challenge Corporation seeks a Security Specialist in Washington, DC, to manage MCC's security program across personal and physical security, access control, risk management, and international security tasks. You will advise leadership on threats and coordinate with partners and security providers to safeguard personnel, information, facilities, and operations.

You will also conduct analyses, develop risk-based mitigations, and participate in planning, emergency response, and

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and improve MCC security program elements.
• Provide expert technical security guidance and conduct complex security analyses and assessments.
• Advise senior leadership on domestic and international threats and security policies.
• Perform access control, credentialing, risk management, and security testing.
• Support emergency preparedness, continuity planning, and overseas security operations.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is in the Domestic and International Security (DIS) Division within the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-13, MCC uses a pay-band system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4A which is generally equal to GS-13.

Key Responsibilities

As a Security Specialist you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and improving assigned elements of MCC's security program. You will perform a broad range of security administration functions involving personal and physical security, access control and credentialing, security risk management, international security, foreign travel security, emergency preparedness, continuity support, and related security activities.

You will also: Provide expert technical security advice and guidance, conducts complex security analyses and assessments, identifies security vulnerabilities and program deficiencies, and develops risk-based recommendations to protect personnel, information, facilities, operations, and program domestically and overseas. Advise senior leadership on domestic and international threats, security policies, and operational requirements.

Develops risk-based mitigation measures supporting programs and personnel. Perform assigned position sensitivity, applicant suitability, credentialing and access control activities, including issuance, tracking, modification, deactivation, testing, and resolution of access related security issues, Conduct threat, vulnerability, physical security, and operational security assessments as part of a team. Reviews U.S.

Government, host-country, and commercial intelligence to identify security risks and develop corresponding mitigation strategies. Participates in briefings, interagency meetings, working groups, and information exchanges to enhance threat awareness. Serves as security representative and technical point of contact with internal offices, government agencies, foreign partners, and contracted security providers on issues impacting overseas security mission.

Perform assigned international security functions supporting personnel, program, and operations overseas. Conducts threat, vulnerability, risk, physical security, and operational security assessments, including participate in overseas security assessment teams. Provides security expertise and program support for emergency preparedness, incident response, and continuity activities. Participates in emergency planning, exercises, assessments, and after-action activities.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Millennium Challenge Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121786 – $165822/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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