Security Specialist (Cyber) with Security Clearance

About the Position: The incumbent works under the general direction of the HQDA Chief of Staff Army, Army Special Programs Directorate, Washington, D.C.

Summary About the Position: The incumbent works under the general direction of the HQDA Chief of Staff Army, Army Special Programs Directorate, Washington, D.C.
Learn more about this agency Overview Accepting applications
Open 09/22/2026 to 10/14/2026 Location
1 vacancy in the following locations: Fort Meade, MD Fort Belvoir, VA No matching locations found. Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$121,785 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Promotion potential
14 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type
Permanent Occupations and job series

• 0080 Security Administration

Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
DAHT-26-13016466-MP
Control number
883724600 This job is open to
Help Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency. Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Clarification from the agency
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position. Duties
Help

• Establish cyber security organizational goals, objectives, plans, and implementation strategies related to Army Special Program Directorate (ASPD) IT support requirements.
• Serve as a Cyber Security advisor for ASPD and Programs on security risks and the possible integration of emerging security technology to offset identified risks.
• Monitor Federal Law and Executive Agency Policy/Publications for impact to ASPD cyber security (CS) program to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies.
• Translate IT requirements into SoW/PWS change requests for staffing and contract modification by Contracting Officer as applicable and provide supporting documentation in support of ASPD’s mission. Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information/Top Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent must be willing to take a polygraph when required by supported activities.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) business travel may be required approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes applying cybersecurity policies and principles (e.g. Joint SAP Implementation guide JSIG)) to support IT systems within Special Access Program (SAP) or other classified environments, assisting in the assessment of security controls or vulnerability scans for information systems and monitoring IT systems and networks to ensure compliance with established cybersecurity requirements and safeguards. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Specialized Experience GS-14: One year specialized experience which includes developing cybersecurity policies, plans, and strategies for Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) information systems, serving as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity risk management, providing authoritative advice on threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures, and leading the implementation and validation of security controls and overseeing the certification and accreditation process for complex, classified networks including SAP networks.

This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12/13). Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Intelligence(General) (35) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Bene