About the opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to work within the Security Division of NAWCTSD Orlando. The incumbent will initiate and validate Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) for civilian, military, and contract personnel, and manage Periodic Reinvestigations (PR) for Continuous Vetting (CV) in accordance with Navy and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency policies. Key responsibilities include monitoring the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for eligibility changes, managing the PERSEC Internal Risk Management assessable unit, and ensuring all systems of record accurately reflect suitability adjudicative determinations. This role requires expertise in security tools, methods, and customer service to maintain high standards of personnel security.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $87,061 – $135,657 per annum
- Potential for recruitment incentives or relocation expense reimbursement depending on funding availability and policy
- Comprehensive federal benefits package available through the Department of the Navy
Who can apply?
- Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (DA-03 or GS-09/10)
- Experience must include reviewing security reports, initiating clearance requests, and processing reinvestigations for continuous vetting
- Must meet all eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement
- Must be able to perform duties related to customer service, personnel security, and security tools/methods
Required documents
- Complete resume (maximum 2 pages) including employer name, start/end dates, hours per week, and pay plan/series/grade
- SF-50(s) for current or former federal employees to verify time-in-grade
- Official or unofficial transcripts if using education to qualify
- Documentation for veterans' preference (e.g., DD-214, SF-15, VA disability letter)
- Statement of service for active duty service members
- Copies of professional licenses, certificates, or credentials if applicable
- ICTAP documentation (agency notice, performance appraisal, and SF-50) for displaced federal employees
When to apply
- Applications must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 2026-09-09
How to apply
- Create an account or log in to your USAJOBS account
- Prepare a complete application package including a resume and all required supporting documentation
- Submit the application online via the USAJOBS portal by the deadline
- Monitor application status through the USAJOBS dashboard
Additional information
- This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
- The recruitment process includes a structured resume review and a structured interview
- Applicants may opt-in to share their resume with other hiring managers for similar positions
- Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating
- Redact sensitive personal information like SSN or DOB from supplemental documents before submission
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current or former federal employees with at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DA-03 or GS-09/10 pay band.
- Professionals with demonstrated experience reviewing security reports, initiating clearance requests, and processing reinvestigations for continuous vetting.
- Individuals skilled in customer service, personnel security, security tools and methods, and managing risk assessment units.
- Applicants seeking a full-time, on-site federal position in Orlando, Florida, with a salary range of $87,061 to $135,657 per annum.
What should you think carefully about?
- Potential recruitment incentives or relocation expense reimbursement depend strictly on funding availability and agency policy.
- The recruitment process includes a structured resume review and a structured interview.
- Applicants must ensure sensitive personal information like SSN or DOB is redacted from supplemental documents before submission.
- Failure to submit a complete application package by the September 9, 2026 deadline will result in an ineligible rating.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position fits security professionals seeking to advance their responsibilities in personnel security investigations, continuous vetting, and internal risk management within a defense command environment. It supports long-term career growth in security administration.
Our take
Security specialists with direct experience in clearance processing and continuous vetting should seriously consider this role, while candidates lacking the requisite security background or federal grade-level experience will not qualify.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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