Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist to oversee the personnel security program. This role involves managing security operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and leading a team to achieve strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personnel security management and policy development, with a focus on operational efficiency and modernization efforts.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience managing personnel security operations.
• Experience developing policies and overseeing investigations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage subordinate staff, develop long-term goals.
• Manage security operations, conduct reviews, and develop operational strategies.
• Monitor security environment and lead modernization efforts.

Skills

Personnel Security Management

Policy Development

Operational Strategy

Education

GS-14 Level Experience

GS-15 Level Experience

Job description

Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

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Position Details

This role reports to the Deputy Director of Talent Management, OHR, serving as the Personnel Security Branch Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing the personnel security program, ensuring compliance with federal and SI-specific regulations, and managing related operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage subordinate staff, develop long-term goals.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize work; develop standards and evaluate performance.
• Manage security operations, conduct reviews, and develop operational strategies.
• Coordinate activities across strategic planning, organizational design, and other areas.
• Review and develop security policies, communicate with applicants and staff.
• Monitor security environment, lead modernization efforts, and resource planning.

Requirements

• Pass pre-employment background investigation.
• May need to complete a probationary period.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit.
• Register with Selective Service if male born after 12/31/59.

Qualifications

You qualify for GS-14 with one year of specialized experience managing personnel security operations, developing policies, and overseeing investigations. For GS-15, similar experience with additional responsibilities such as resource allocation and metrics development is required.

Additional Information

• This position is not in the bargaining unit.
• Recruitment incentives may apply, contingent on availability.
• Application sharing with other SI hiring officials is permitted.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including leave, health/life insurance, retirement options, and more. Details available on the Smithsonian benefits page.