Overview
Security Specialist Jobs in Alexandria, USA at U.S. Department of State
Open and Close Dates:
Jul 06, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026 Marketing Statement:
Summary:
This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Security Technology (ST), Facilities Security Engineering Division (DS/ST/FSE). You will serve as a Assistant Contracting Officer’s Representativeandproviding real-time visibility into the quality, efficiency and timeliness of state-of-the-art mission-critical initiatives designed to protect information, personnel, property and operations from hostile intelligence and criminal activity. Major Duties:
Who May Apply:
Job Status:
Duration Appointment:
This is a non-status, non-permanent Personal Service Contract (PSC) position. PSCs do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. Contract is 1 year; renewable up to 4 years. Conditions of Employment:
Education:
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Requirements:
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience applying the full range of contracting/procurement functions to support the acquisitions, management and maintenance needs of a world-wide security program. Experience evaluating the effectiveness of procurement functions and assessing regulatory compliance. Experience providing technical guidance on security systems feasability and integration of state-of-the-art technologies into current systems. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
Benefits:
Title: Security Specialist
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location: Alexandria, USA
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