Supervisory Security Specialist

Created at: August 19, 2025 00:02

Company: Department of Defense Education Activity

Location: Alexandria, VA, 22301

Job Description:

About the Position: This position is with the Office of Security Management, Security Management Division located in Alexandria Virginia.
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. Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employee Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: developing policies, procedures, or strategies for a global security program, developing executive budget plans for a security program; researching security program techniques to implement program improvements; performing a full-range of supervisory duties such as assigning work, setting short and long-term goals; preparing schedules; establishing performance standards; evaluating performance of subordinates; or interviewing candidates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to lead or supervise Program Security Security Program Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
Incumbent serves as the Chief, Security Management Division for Headquarters, DoDEA.
Responsible for the oversight of all Security Programs.
Represents the DoDEA Director on Security Programs at committee boards and working groups.
Serves as the Agency focal point for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and career development/progression.
Oversees the development of Agency-level Security plans.
Conducts staff assistance and security assessment visits to DoDEA facilities.
Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance.
Exercises discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds affecting the organization's budget.


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