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Security Specialist (Industrial)

Department of the Army
Joint Activities
U.S. CYBER COMMAND

Summary

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Ft. Meade, Maryland.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/12/2026 to 03/23/2026
Salary
$121,785 to - $166,440 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 13
Location
Fort Meade, MD
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 20% business travel may be required for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
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
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DAKB-26-12905887-CES
Control number
860394800

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens. See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

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  • Provides expert consulting support during the acquisition planning process to ensure security is considered from the earliest stages of procurement planning and that all security requirements are fulfilled.
  • Reviews new and proposed classified contracts to identify the level and kind or secure work to be performed in contractor/vendor facilities and the kind and extent of security protection required for the programs involved.
  • Participates in pre-award and pricing conferences to define and assess security costs as part of the cost of doing business and assists Contracting Officers in carrying out security responsibilities.
  • Provides orientation and advisory services to ensure contractors are familiar with the commands security program.
  • Manages physical security requirements for the Command including Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
  • Keeps contractor security officials informed of the status and progress of activities, that often will affect their operations as much as they affect the Command’s operations.
  • Maintains database records to capture relevant information on all contractor clearances and to facilitate contractors’ initiation of classified visit requests in support of the Command’s operations.
  • Plans for and leads continuing inspections of contractor workspaces within USCYBERCOM/NSA areas where contractors are authorized to possess sensitive information to assure adherence to established security requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement.
  • Must undergo and successfully complete an initial and periodic Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI).
  • This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI Security clearance.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft
  • May be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
  • This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)within their first two years of employment.

Qualifications

CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".

This position is in the Professional work category at the Full Performance work level within the CES Occupational Structure.

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.



Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

In order to qualify, you must meet the qualification requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by

-Processing and managing security requirements for classified government contracts and ensuring compliance with industrial security regulations, standards and protocols.
-Assessing security risks by evaluating costs, determining clearance actions, vetting foreign influence, and recommending access to the Command's information resources based on personnel and facility evaluations.
-Delivering initial and ongoing training to contractors, ensuring compliance with changing regulations, sharing threat intelligence, and managing personnel clearances.
-Leading security inspections of contractor workspaces and personnel to ensure compliance, investigating violations, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities and enforce

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 19 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Advanced In-Hire incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Advanced Leave Accrual incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

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