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Posted 20 July, 2026

Security Specialist

U.S. Department of State
McLean, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Open and Close Dates: Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026 Marketing Statement: Summary: This position is located in the Office of Regional Directors, High Threat Programs Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security DS/HTP/RD). Serves as a Regional Desk Officer with responsibility for providing policy and program support as well as administrative and managerial assistance to DS/HTP and the Regional Security Offices RSOs in assigned regions. Major Duties: Who May Apply: Job Status: Duration Appointment: This is a non-status, non-permanent Personal Service Contract PSC position. PSC s 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 establishing plans, priorities, and budget for security programs. Experience preparing written communication for internal and external audiences. Experience reviewing and evaluating security surveys. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Benefits: