Supervisory Security Specialist

Department of Energy Headquarters • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Security Specialist, you will be providing strategic vision and executive oversight for the Department's Controlled Access Program Management and Oversight (CAPMO) enterprise, serving as the ultimate authority for policy implementation and program integrity. The Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence works to identify and mitigate threats to U.S. National Security and the DOE Enterprise and informs national security decision-making. The DOE-IN advises policy makers on threats to and opportunities for U.S. National Security in nuclear, energy, cyber and a number of science and technology (S&T) fields. This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• This position has been designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk) and requires a security clearance at the Q level.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• In addition, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• The incumbent is required to complete an initial Counterintelligence (CI) evaluation and on a recurring basis, which may include a CI-scope polygraph examination.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.
• New supervisors/managers are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• This position is an On Call position and designated as Emergency Essential and will require irregular hours and mandatory overtime.
• You will be required to live within 60 min of the duty location and possess a valid State Driver’s License.
• A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of the 4 of the following: Directing special access or compartmented security programs (such as Sensitive Compartmented Information [SCI] or equivalent restricted-access programs) to ensure compliance with enterprise or national security standards.
• Evaluating secure facilities or restricted areas against physical and technical security standards to maintain facility accreditation.
• Advising senior executive leadership on enterprise security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Supervising a team of security professionals or contractor personnel, including assigning daily workloads and evaluating employee performance.
• There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Nice To Haves

• If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Controlled Access Program Management and Oversight (CAPMO) enterprise to enforce compartmented security protocols, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) directives, and Department of Energy (DOE) security policies across the agency.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary team of federal security specialists and contractor personnel, managing day-to-day operations, assigning workloads, setting performance standards, and executing administrative supervisory responsibilities.
• Formulate standardized intelligence access procedures and risk-mitigation strategies to resolve complex TS/SCI access challenges and protect national security capabilities.
• Serve as the lead security authority for sensitive compartmented programs under ICD-906, overseeing all operational, physical, technical, and personnel security requirements.
• Negotiate reciprocal intelligence access mechanisms with external Intelligence Community (IC) authorities to resolve interagency security discrepancies and ensure secure information sharing.
• Deliver executive-level security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings to senior leadership, national laboratory officials, and external stakeholders to govern access to sensitive intelligence programs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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