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Public Notice - Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

Headquarters, NASAHuntsville, Alabama, Edwards AFB, California, Moffett Field, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana, Greenbelt, Maryland, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Cleveland, Ohio, Houston, Texas, Hampton, Virginia, Wallops Island, Virginiausajobspublished 09/11/2026
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As a Security Specialist in the Office of Protective Services, you will apply, interpret, and evaluate security regulations, policies, and directives to strengthen organizational programs and achieve mission objectives. Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/11/12/13 levels).

Major duties

  • Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Oversees planning and integration of a comprehensive security program supporting organizational missions.
  • Provides expert guidance on security policy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Leads development and execution of security strategies across personnel, physical, information, and insider threat areas.
  • Directs physical security and access control for facilities and critical infrastructure, ensuring protective measures and coordination with authorities.
  • Manages information security and classification programs, ensuring compliance and conducting inspections and reviews for effectiveness.
  • Provides technical oversight for contracts, monitors performance, validates compliance, and ensures contractor adherence to security requirements.
  • Advises leadership on security incidents and threats, develops response strategies, and implements corrective actions to mitigate risks.
  • Supports leadership in setting priorities, managing resources, and promoting security awareness through training and outreach.
  • Represents the organization in security forums and audits, preparing briefings and recommendations on security posture and compliance.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Applying relevant security regulations, policies, or guidelines to support program or organizational objectives. Assisting with guidance relating to information/industrial security, personnel security or national security. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Interpreting, evaluating, and applying security regulations, policies, and directives to develop, implement, or improve security programs that support organizational objectives. Demonstrated ability to resolve security issues, develop program enhancements, or ensure successful execution of protective security requirements. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Demonstrated comprehensive expertise in law-enforcement concepts and security procedures by conducting assessments, enforcing protocols, and reducing operational risks through measurable improvements. Designed, evaluated, and revised specialized training systems and materials using structured performance metrics, resulting in increased trainee proficiency and reduced remediation rates. Applied educational principles and training methodologies to continuously assess and refine programs and overall training effectiveness. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Apply advanced law enforcement principles and security protocols to plan, direct, and evaluate protective operations, ensuring compliance and measurable risk-reduction. Develop, update, and assess training systems and materials using established instructional methodologies, producing quantifiable improvements in workforce proficiency and operational readiness. Conduct continuous evaluation and enhancement of training programs by applying educational theory and advanced training methodologies in performance and program effectiveness. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.

Education

For GS-9 and GS-11 levels only If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a colleges or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.