Personnel Security Specialist

This position may be filled at either GG-07 or GG-09 grade level please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks performance requirements and other requirements as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.

As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform routine standardized assignments in support of Continuous Evaluation and Personnel Security Operations.
• Participate in the review validation and coordination of alerts generated by the DoW Continuous Evaluation program.
• Utilize supporting systems to receive alert information conduct identity resolution determine if alerts meet established business rule criteria and coordinates adjudicative-relevant and actionable alert information with the DoW Trust Decision formally known as Consolidated Adjudications Facility and Component security officials.
• Review personnel security questionnaires that contain issues concerning national security to include: Allegiance issues; Foreign Influence and Preference issues; Sexual misconduct; Personal Conduct; Criminal Conduct; Alcoholism; Drug Involvement; Financial Irresponsibility; Mental Disorders; and/or Misuse of Information Technology Systems.
• Assist higher-level personnel who are performing Continuous evaluation and Personnel Security projects in order to develop competence and expertise.

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service. For more information
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two (2) years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for OPM qualification standards competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/19/2026

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty responsibility and complexity to the next lower grade in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes:
GG-07 - Reviewing rules procedures and operations sufficient to ensure Standard procedures; Participates in research review and analysis of existing policies and other sources of information; Assists in the preparation and development of correspondence aimed at providing guidance to a workforce. OR a conferred bachelors degree (or equivalent). (Experience at GS/GG-06 level must be reflected in resume).

Specialized experience for this position includes:
GG-09 - Participates in analysis review and evaluation of investigation request or responses; Assists in elementary continuous evaluation and Personnel security assignments operations and procedures; Utilizes continuous evaluation and personnel security supporting systems to assist investigators requesters and adjudicators; Preparing correspondence and developing materials for briefings providing guidance resolution of problems and assurance on continuous evaluation and personnel security matters OR a masters or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. if related. (Experience at the GS/GG-07 level must be reflected in resume)
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Accountability:Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules..
2. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
3. Decision Making:Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
4. Interpersonal Skills:Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
5. Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training feedback or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
6. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
7. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
8. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.