Security Specialist

This position is located in Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), Security Enterprise Services Directorate (SESD), in the Office of Special Security Division & will serve as a Security Specialist responsible for providing WHS security support. The SESD provides security support to senior managers in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, WHS, the Director of Administration & Management (DA&M) & to DoW, & Congressional & Presidential established boards, commissions, & task forces.

The SESD operates in a fast-paced, high demand environment, providing support to some of the senior-most leadership of the Department of War. Security responsibilities include Industrial Security. Information Security, Operations Security, Personnel Security, Physical Security, SCI Administration, Mission Assurance, Controlled Unclassified Information, Insider Threat, Classification Review, and Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting.Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Manage and provide operational oversight for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary security program, including personnel, physical, industrial, information, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing authoritative guidance and assistance to leadership and staff on the processing of security clearances, SCI eligibility requests, and the handling of derogatory information. Oversee the full lifecycle of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), from concept and construction through accreditation and decommissioning, ensuring compliance with all applicable Intelligence Community Directives. Develop, interpret, and implement local security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring all security functions and programs adhere to DoD and national-level regulations. Manage and conduct a comprehensive security education and training program, including initial indoctrinations, annual refresher briefings, and specialized training on topics such as unauthorized disclosure and classification management. Maintain and ensure the accuracy of personnel security databases, such as DIS