Supervisory Security Specialist; Intake Branch Chief

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Springfield, Virginia.

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and direct personnel security intake operations, including the review, validation, and processing of background investigations and related personnel security actions. The position provides technical oversight, policy guidance, and program management to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements.

These responsibilities support the Federal Protective Service's mission by promoting workforce integrity, safeguarding sensitive information, and ensuring appropriate personnel security screening. Duties performed:
Plans, directs, and supervises Personnel Security Intake Branch operations, establishes priorities, assigns work, evaluates performance, and ensures personnel security requirements and mission objectives are met.

Oversees the receipt, review, validation, and processing of background investigations, reinvestigations, continuous vetting referrals, and personnel security actions for applicants, employees, and contractors. Directs reviews of complex personnel security cases to identify discrepancies, evaluate risk indicators, determine investigative requirements, and ensure cases are complete and ready for adjudication.

Develops and implements personnel security intake policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal regulations, DHS directives, and FPS security requirements. Advises senior leadership and represents FPS in interagency meetings and working groups to resolve complex personnel security issues, recommend policy improvements, and coordinate security program activities.

Directs the preparation and review of security correspondence, case summaries, technical guidance, and operating procedures to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and accountability. Manages branch budgets, staffing resources, and contractor support; evaluates workload trends and processing performance to improve operational efficiency and meet mission requirements.

This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

Applications close on .

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.