Security Specialist Security Clearance

Position: SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
POSITION OVERVIEW Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:
* Appointing organization (FBI)
* Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
* Same or higher grade
* Duty location (city or state)
* Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.) Job Opening: 66981 Opening Date:
August 10, 2026 Closing Date:
August 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET) Job Title Security Specialist Full Performance Level GS--11 Division Security Division Unit Multiple Units Location U.S. Locations Working Hours Huntsville, AL Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available Multiple Positions Available Questions Email:
Rita Smith Salary GS 07 $ 52,551.00--$68,317.00 GS 09 $ 64,279.00--$83,568.00 GS 11 $ 77,772.00--$ Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. DIVISION SUMMARY The Security Division's mission is to provide innovative security solutions that protect our people and organization from both external and insider threats, while fostering a resilient, forward-thinking security environment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
* Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance MAJOR DUTIES: GS-07:
* Reviews and/or analyzes various Bureau investigative files and related materials to identify and extract all possible identifying information, matching records, questionable or overlapping elements, and other areas of investigative consideration, which could have a bearing on an individual's reliability, trustworthiness, and loyalty.

* Summarizes data and/or composes necessary correspondence/leads to appropriate field office for initiation of investigation, outlining background of individual case, advising of information obtained from initial research and analysis, and defining security concerns. Issues leads to be addressed and followed
* With guidance, prepares written analyses of information developed, supporting analysis, and recommendations to initiate further investigations and/or provide any additional (security) concerns GS-09 (In addition to the above):
* Participate in security compliance reviews, surveys and inspections of all FBI space maintaining NSI and other sensitive information.
* Collaborate internally and externally with partners to gather and share pertinent information to move investigations through the background process.
* Assist in preparing security plans and procedures while maintaining historical records, directives, executive orders, other related documents and databases. GS-11 (In addition to the above):
* Analyze correspondence regarding possible security concerns and assessments.

* Initiate indices checks, arrest record checks, and ELSUR checks.
* Prioritize and drive investigations in support of FBI hiring initiatives and critical personnel needs.
* Recommend safeguards for space constrictions, tracking systems, and information handling systems providing sensitive information. QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below.

Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies:

* Communication
* Flexibility/Adaptability

* Initiative
* Analytic Thinking
* Security Specialized Experience (SE) GS-07:
Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-05 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
* Experience disseminating written verifiable information concisely.
* Experience writing procedural information, to give readers step-by-step instructions.
* Experience conducting record checks to develop and extract accurate information. GS-09:
Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-07 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
* Experience interpreting, evaluating, and applying security guidelines and policies

* Experience conducting security interviews and briefings to prepare analysis. GS-11:
Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
* Experience…