Security Specialist
Department of Defense - Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Posted Jun 9, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- Verification
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- Salary
- $144K-$187K From the posting source
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $61,842 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +1.9% - Slower
168% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.
Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Schedule
- Shift type
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- Weekend work
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Application
- Cover letter
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- Assessment
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- Deadline
- Not stated
Where they hire
Hires in: VA From the posting source
About this role
Security Specialist Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia Summary This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, (OASW(SO/LIC)), Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO). The ASW(SO/LIC) serves as the principal advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War and has statutory responsibility for overseeing special operations-peculiar administrative matters pertaining to the readiness and organization of Special Operations Forces (SOF),resources and equipment, and civilian personnel. Duties Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Supports SCI and collateral security programs involving classified and sensitive operations across OASW(SO/LIC). Applies security policies, procedures, and compliance measures in accordance with DoW and Intelligence Community directives. Conducts security reviews, assessments, and evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions. Provides guidance to leadership and staff on classified information protection and security program requirements. Coordinates with DoW Components, Intelligence Community agencies, and interagency partners on security-related initiatives and mission support activities. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Evaluation In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position may requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The USA Hire online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position (if applicable).
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