Security Specialist at US Defense Finance and Accounting Service Whitehall, OH

Summary

SECURITY SPECIALIST job at US Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Whitehall, OH.

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates: 12/17/2025 to 12/31/2025

Salary: $77,154 to $100,295 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 11

Location:

Whitehall, OH

Remote job:
No

Telework eligible:
No

Travel Required:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No

Appointment type:
Permanent

Work schedule:

Full-time

Service:
Competitive

Promotion potential:
None

Job family (Series): 0080 Security Administration

Supervisory status:
No

Security clearance:
Secret

Position sensitivity and risk:
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process:
National security

Other:
Bargaining unit status:
Yes

Announcement number: D-DFAS-

Control number:

The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency:
All US citizens.

• Manage a comprehensive program in the development, evaluation, and maintenance of security automated systems, policies, devices, procedures and methods used for safeguarding personnel, information, property, operations and materials.
• Conduct overall planning and implementation of security policies and procedures for the Central Site.
• Provide guidance to functional managers on annual risk assessments as they pertain to security matters, reviewing investigative reports, developing personnel security program guidelines, submitting reports.
• Conduct inspections of security operations at the DFAS Central Site and assist in security training and instruction program, established within DFAS or DoD.
• Conduct management training in the security aspects of personnel risk assessment. Implement policy and procedures regarding Antiterrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements.

• Suitable for Federal Employment.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• National security position requiring access to classified information; favorable suitability review and security clearance required. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must be a U.S. Citizenship or National.
• New employees to DFAS will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, visit e-verify.gov.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating a broad range of security concepts, principles, and practices in order to assess and resolve difficult security problems for an organization; utilizing technical expertise related to information or physical security to effectively implement, integrate, and administer applicable security programs in coordination with other specialized security programs.

Volunteer

Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

• Moving expense will not be paid.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Statutory notes on taxes and relocation allowances apply as described in the original vacancy.
• Telework availability will be based upon mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Drug testing not required.
• ICTAP, Military Spouse, and other preferential programs may apply; see the original vacancy for details.
• Criminal History inquiries policy and Fair Chance to Compete information included in the announcement.

1.
Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. 2.
Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements.

Supporting documents (if applicable):

• Transcripts/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Submit proof of education if required. 2.
  Cover Letter: May be submitted but not used to verify qualifications. 3.
  Veterans Preference: Submit appropriate documentation if claiming veteran's preference. 4.
  ICTAP Eligibles: Submit Separation-RIF SF-50 and related documents. 5.
  Military Spouse/Reserve/National Guard: Self-certification checklists as described in the announcement.

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