Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee its personnel security program. This role involves managing security operations, developing policies, and providing leadership to security staff. The position is essential for ensuring the integrity and safety of personnel across the institution.

Qualifications

• Experience managing personnel security operations.
• Experience developing and implementing security policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel security program Smithsonian-wide.
• Administer and monitor background investigation requests.

Skills

Leadership

Policy Development

Security Administration

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Under Secretary for Finance and Administration, Office of Human Resources (OHR), Talent Management. This position oversees the personnel security program Smithsonian-wide. Join us in inspiring generations through knowledge and discovery!

Experience: You qualify for GS-14 if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as 1) Managing personnel security operations that includes providing leadership and direction to security assistants/specialists; 2) Developing and implementing personnel security policies/procedures; 3) Administering and monitoring background investigation requests; 4) reviewing/adjudicating background investigation reports.

For GS-15-You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: 1) Managing personnel security operations that includes providing leadership and direction to security assistants/specialists; 2) Developing and implementing personnel security policies/procedures; 3) overseeing the allocation of personnel, financial, and technological resources; 4) creating metrics and reports that monitor work volume and productivity and 5) providing technical expertise in security administration, to include analytical, management, and oversight support for security and suitability process changes

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.