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Security Specialist

Test Resource Management Center
Alexandria, VA Other
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
The primary purpose of the position is the Special Access Program Security liaison within Test Resource Management Center by providing the organization with objective information on highly classified DoW programs, by accomplishing a wide variety of assignments concerned with program security execution and protection of resources.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the NH-4 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-3 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to execute defined authorities and responsibilities regarding the oversight, implementation, management, and execution of Special Access Programs, and Special Access Program-related activities, in accordance with an agency's Special Access Program policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Security Professional Education Development Certification Program, both the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and the Special Program Security Certification.
  • Knowledge of the requirements and processes for approval of SCI facilities or Special Access Programs and Special Access Program-related information technology certification and accreditation at cleared contractor locations.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages
. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Responsibilities:

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with FRN Vol. 82, No 216 dated 11/9/17, (Acq-Bus and Tech Mgmt) Section II.B.4.b, AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority(DHA) for acquisition and non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.


Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:
  • Serves as the principal point of contact for all inter-agency issues involving Special Access Program security and corresponding Executive Orders and national policies.
  • Responsible for the development, maintenance, update, and coordination of standard operating procedures, emergency action plans, security classification guides, program security plans, and other Special Access Program-related or generated documentation and publications.
  • Responsible for administering security education, training, and awareness to Special Access Program accessed personnel (civilian, military, and contractor).
  • Responsible for the management and leadership of the Special Access Program security contract support personnel who oversee individual eligibility for Special Access Program access.

Salary : $143,913

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