Protective Events Specialist

U.S. Secret Service • Washington, DC

2d • $143,913 - $187,093

About The Position

The Protective Events Specialist serves in the U.S. Secret Service Office of Protective Operations, Dignitary Protective Division. The role supports the planning, direction, and execution of tactical security operations at events of national significance, including National Special Security Events (NSSEs), to help prevent terrorism and criminal activity against USSS protectees and other event participants. The specialist supports protective operations through administrative, technical research, and analytical work; policy and mission compliance reviews; strategic communications; and coordination with federal, state, local, and Department of Defense entities. The position advises division and directorate leadership on the implications and feasibility of major event plans and recommendations. The salary range is $143,913 to $187,093 (GS-14, steps 1–10).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, registration for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Submit to a credit check after accepting a conditional offer of employment.
• Pass a pre-appointment drug test and undergo random drug testing while in the position.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, performing relevant duties such as complex security-planning analysis and advising; leading advance planning for nationally significant events; ensuring training and briefings meet policy and mission requirements; preparing and coordinating after-action reports and recommendations; directing strategic communications; advising senior officials; delivering executive briefings; and strengthening interagency partnerships.
• Current or recent federal employees subject to time-in-grade rules must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade; current or former federal employees must provide SF-50 documentation demonstrating status and time-in-grade eligibility.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Current or former political appointees within the specified categories and time period must disclose that status to Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing and ad hoc administrative, technical research, and analytical assignments supporting the security programs and protective operations of the Office of Protective Operations and Dignitary Protective Division.
• Review training and required briefings for compliance with event policies and alignment with mission objectives.
• Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive briefings and strategic communications for NSSE plans across advance, operational, and after-action phases.
• Oversee coordination and serve as principal liaison with USSS subcommittee chairpersons and senior representatives from federal, state, local, and Department of Defense entities to support continuity of operations for high-level foreign dignitaries and NSSE-designated events.
• Advise division and directorate leadership on the implications and feasibility of major event program plans, proposals, and recommendations.
• Conduct complex analyses and advise officials on security-planning policies supporting protective operations.
• Lead advance planning for nationally significant events and ensure training and briefings meet policy and mission requirements.
• Prepare after-action reports for nationally significant events, coordinate their review, and ensure implementation of approved recommendations.
• Direct strategic communications, advise senior officials, deliver executive briefings, and strengthen interagency partnerships.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Potential flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Employee training and developmental opportunities.
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed