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Supervisory Security Specialist (Industrial/Physical)

Department of the Army
Joint Activities
U.S. Cyber Command J0S

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 USCYBERCOM - Ft. Meade.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/03/2026 to 04/10/2026
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Meade, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 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
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
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-26-12924476-CES
Control number
863819700

Duties

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  • Provides technical oversight and manages resources to assure key, safe, and physical security assessments/requests are completed in a timely manner, as dictated by defined standards. Leads the conduct of all physical security inquiries.
  • Conducts counseling sessions with affiliates regarding all physical security violations.
  • Provide expert advisement and guidance to Command personnel and leadership on SCIF accreditation processes and requirements, in coordination with accrediting officials.
  • Provides first level supervision and directs daily operations of civilian, contractor and military employees.
  • Collaborates and consults with contractors to initiate the full range of measures necessary to bring facilities and security-related business processes up to established standards.
  • 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 work spaces within USCYBERCOM/NSA areas where contractors are authorized to possess sensitive information to assure adherence to established security requirements.
  • Performs periodic reviews of facilities and the personnel working there to assess contractors’ implementation of physical controls and business processes to protect against espionage and simple “leakage” of classified and sensitive information.
  • Makes substantive contributions to after-action reports and assessments, drawing on lessons learned to identify and make recommendations for noted deficiencies or vulnerabilities.
  • Ensure Physical Security programs, to included but not limited to Anti-terrorism/force protection, SCIF inspections, foreign partner access, etc are established and maintained.
  • Supervise mission requirements to ensure all applicable physical and industrial security requirements are maintained at highest standards.
  • Prepares required reports and ensures the Division’s and contractors’ consistent compliance to all industrial security management processes.
  • Reviews security incidents and assists in determining appropriate corrective actions.

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.
  • Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • The employee 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.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft up to 25% of the time.
  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
  • 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 (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program).
  • The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required, prior to appointment, reassignment or transfer and periodically thereafter.
  • May be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position.
  • The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy5-1.
  • Must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
  • This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program.

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".

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 experience 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.

This position is in the Senior/Management Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of 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 one year of experience ensuring compliance with physical security requirements/regulations to prevent physical security violations; oversight of SCIFs inspections and accreditations to identify security vulnerabilities; ensure Physical Security programs, to included but not limited to Anti-terrorism/force protection, SCIF inspections, foreign partner access, etc are established and maintained; provide oversight of all internal and external classified government contracts to ensure compliance with national industrial security protocols and regulations.

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 Physical Security & Law Enforcement Career Field position..
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • 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, Retention, and/or Relocation incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.

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.

Joint Activities

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
KB-W6HWAA US CYBER COMMAND
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Meade, MD 20755
US

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