Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Chief Security Officer)

Federal Communications Commission

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Chief Security Officer) in Washington, DC. The role leads the Security Operations Center, develops security policies, and coordinates with federal and local agencies to safeguard facilities and personnel.

Responsibilities include administering physical and information security programs, processing clearances, issuing badges, and advising management on security procedures.

Responsibilities

Supports policy development for FCC security programs.
Monitors and administers security programs across facilities and personnel.
Reviews security clearances in accordance with regulations.

Job description

Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Chief Security Officer)

Hiring Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy.
Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is located in the Office of Managing Director, Administrative Operations (AO), Security Operations Center (SOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the Office of the Managing Director (OMD), Administrative Operations (AO), Security Operations Center (SOC). OMD/AO manages/administers the Commission's physical, personnel and information security programs.

The Security Operations Center has responsibility for: (1)administering physical security programs to ensure that FCC facilities and employees, at both headquarters and field offices, are protected from potentially disorderly or destructive individuals, theft of government and personal property, and civil emergencies; (2) reviewing and processing security clearances for all newly hired employees entering on duty with the Commission, as required in OPM Regulations 5 CFR 731-732; (3) providing employees and the public with appropriate FCC Identification Badges and Building passes; (4) maintaining and providing building office keys to employees as approved/requested by management; (5) ensuring classified information is processed, stored, and destroyed appropriately; and, (6) serving as the central liaison office with Government security agencies.

As a Security Specialist, the incumbent is directly involved in the development of policy, monitoring, administering and overseeing security programs. He/she initiates, develops, and coordinates the implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to FCC security programs.

Initiates, develops and coordinates the implementation of broad overall policies and procedures pertaining to FCC security programs, which includes exercising program responsibility and rendering assistance and interpretive advice to managers on security programs.

The incumbent works with executive departments and agencies, state and local governments, and private entities to ensure the adequacy of the national strategy for detecting, preparing for, preventing, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from threats or attacks and will periodically review and coordinate review and revisions to the strategy.

Develops and implements policies and procedures for the armed Special Police Officers regarding changes in standard operating procedures, and provides guidance/direction to over 40 contract armed Special Police Officers daily.

Coordinates with senior operating personnel to ascertain security requirements and/or problems; makes recommendations to supervisor on measures needed to enhance security; and in coordination with the manager of the Administrative Service Center (ASC) arranges repairs or replacement of defective evoking devices which impair security.

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Communications Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.