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Summary

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Implementing DoD and Agency policies on special access program (SAP) personnel security requirements to include actions within the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $91,870 to $142,022
For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/12/2026 to 02/23/2026
Salary
$91,870 to - $144,102 per year

(includes 20.15% locality at Schriever AFB, CO & 21.91% locality at Redstone Arsenal, AL), unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Schriever AFB, CO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MDA-26-12880405-DH
Control number
857380500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.


As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Implement DoD and Agency policy on special access program (SAP) personnel security requirements to include actions within the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).
  • Provide SAP security compliance support guidance to the Agency and Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
  • Oversee and implement the Agency SAP security education, training, and awareness program and provides training to Agency and supports DIB personnel security officials (SPOs).
  • Manage DoD SAP access and billet management requirements for the Agency.
  • Make access eligibility determinations in accordance with DoD and Agency SAP nomination processes as the SAP Central Office SPO lead.
  • Develop and present personnel security reports; analyze data and implement measures to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
  • Provide personnel security support and guidance to senior executives, program management offices, DIB customers, and external stakeholders.
  • Assign work and provide guidance to assigned contractors supporting personnel security.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
  • Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
  • Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  • Pre-employment urinalysis testing and random testing required
  • Due to sensitivity of a program or criticality of information or emerging technology, a polygraph may be required.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

  • Experience managing oversight of special access program (SAP) personnel security activities, SAP information, industrial, personnel security principles and access management for an Agency or large DoD office. With advanced knowledge of all SAP policies and directives.
  • Experience managing oversight of all access management requirements within the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and working in other personnel security databases (e.g. CVS, DISS, Scattered Castles).
  • Experience in the processes and procedures of SAP security compliance inspections within the DoD SAP enterprise and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
  • Experience in the development of security education, training and awareness briefings for diverse audiences, using a variety of methods (e.g. In-person, CLMS, CDSE).
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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Other Notes: RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

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