Senior Technical Leader Program Protection Division Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 1248126 Department National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Salary $195,200.00 to $207,500.00 Grade SL to SL
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/4/2025 Close Date 8/22/2025
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Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position serves as the Chief, Program Protection Division, for a Department of Defense (DoD) Special Task Force (TF), responsible for developing and implementing strategic concepts, policies and plans for National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) programs. The TF also provides infrastructure support to governmental entities to maintain mission essential functions during times of crisis.

Duties

The Chief, Program Protection Division, is responsible for the development of policies, plans, and concepts for multidiscipline security (Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, etc.), Operations Security, Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA), Threat Indications and Warning (l&W), support to special programs and sensitive activities, and sensitive planning and support. As the senior security and intelligence policy advisor to the Director and expert on interagency coordination processes and procedures, the incumbent will oversee, guide, and direct major policy development and coordination projects. Leads three teams supporting NS/EP programs with responsibility to develop policies, establish guidance, and implement programs in support of operations for the organization's security programs, specialized sensitive support, and intelligence requirements, enabling protection of classified facilities and information at various locations. Advises senior executives and staff on new developments and advances in techniques in the specialty area of operational security and intelligence; plans, organizes and directs studies to develop long range (e.g. 5-10 year) plans and forecasts; recommends methods for enhancing efficiency of security systems and protective measures through modifications and applications of evolving technology; evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency security and program protection projects; and implements DoD and national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs and protection activities. Oversees the overall security program and coordinates with senior officials in developing security measures for the classification, safeguarding, transmission, declassification, and destruction of classified information.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

The successful candidate should have significant experience overseeing and evaluating the following functional areas and programs: multidiscipline security (Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, etc.), Operations Security, SETA, Threat I&W, support to special programs and sensitive activities, and sensitive planning and support. The incumbent should have a demonstrated history of resilience, flexibility, performing well under pressure, be capable of multi-tasking, and comfortable dealing with executive leaders across the government, academia and corporate sector. The ability to portray a positive, proactive, diplomatic and professional demeanor with interagency partners and stakeholders is critical.

Additional information

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: DISL Tier 1 - $195,200 - $207,500 Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

The incumbent of this position is designated as an Emergency Employee (EE), Non-Combat Essential (NCE) for purposes of weather-related events and/or in support of emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. This position may require sudden operational and/or training deployments, with little or no advance warning provided. Employee may be subject to 24-hour on-call duty. In an emergency, this service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Employee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under increased mental and physical stress. Employee must physically be able to move and assemble equipment weighing at least 50 pounds.

The incumbent is subject to random drug testing and subject to random polygraph testing.

This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation.

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.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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