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Lead Personnel Security Specialist
Department of State - Agency Wide · Posted 62 days ago
Hybrid Arlington, VA $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Security Administration ENTJENTPINTJINTP Engineering
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This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Security Infrastructure Directorate, Office of Personnel Security and Suitability, Investigations Division (DS/PSS/INV). PSS is responsible for determining the initial and continued suitability and security clearance eligibility of Foreign Service, Civil Service, and Wage Grade employees or applicants, Presidential Appointees, and contractors. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS
What You'll Do
- →Leads a team of Personnel Security Specialists tasked with the execution of a full range of personnel security investigative and adjudicative functions.
- →Establishes plans, objectives, and priorities for the team to ensure the accomplishment of the assigned responsibilities.
- →Advises on personnel security regulations to answer questions from team members on pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures.
- →Establishes and maintains liaison with counterparts from other U.S.
- →Government (USG) agencies on a wide variety of matters related to personnel security investigations and adjudication.
- →Plans, leads, and conducts special studies and analyses of a variety of issues affecting Branch, Division, and Office programs and operations.
Requirements
- ✓Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Personality Fit
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