About the opportunity
This position is with the AD Director of Staff Operations located in Falls Church, Virginia. The incumbent serves as the agency Mission Assurance (MA) Program Manager and senior security authority responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing MA activities. Duties include leading execution of the Mission Assurance construct, developing and evaluating Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection policies, advising senior leadership on emerging security technologies and threat trends, and supervising security and support personnel and contractors. Supervisory duties comprise about 20% of daily responsibilities. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and leave accrual negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $143,913 to $187,903 per year (includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement)
- Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized
- Leave accrual negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service
Who can apply?
- Open to U.S. Citizens
- Must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) or equivalent, which includes formulating comprehensive threat mitigation programs, managing organization-wide physical security protocols, directing multidisciplinary security teams, and advising executive leadership on global risk frameworks
- No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position
Required documents
- Resume (must be two pages or less and clearly describe relevant specialized experience, employer name, job title, start and end dates with month and year, hours worked per week, and a brief description of duties)
- Responses to the online application questionnaire
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications open on September 4, 2026
- Application closing date is September 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Read the entire announcement and instructions carefully
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
- Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire
- Attach all required documentation, ensuring the resume is two pages or less
- Submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 11, 2026
- Complete the required USA Hire Assessments via the unique access link provided upon application submission
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
- This position requires a 1-year probationary period
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized
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…
- Candidates with significant federal security experience who currently hold a GS-13 level or equivalent and possess specialized background in threat mitigation and physical security.
- Professionals with leadership capabilities looking to manage multidisciplinary security teams and advise executive leadership on emerging global risk frameworks.
- Applicants comfortable with an on-site working environment based in Falls Church, Virginia, who meet strict U.S. citizenship requirements.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must carefully review the strict two-page resume limit and specific formatting instructions required for federal applications.
- The application window is exceptionally brief, remaining open for only one week between September 4 and September 11, 2026.
- Candidates should note that permanent change of station (PCS) costs are not authorized, though recruitment or relocation incentives may be considered.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for established security professionals aiming to step into a senior mission assurance program manager position within the federal defense health sector. It provides an opportunity to direct high-level anti-terrorism policies and manage protective operations while earning a competitive government salary.
Our take
U.S. citizens with exact GS-13 equivalent specialized experience in physical security and threat mitigation should seriously apply given the short window, while those lacking federal security backgrounds or unable to meet the strict documentation standards should pass.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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