Supervisory Security Specialist

About the role

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist to lead its Information and Operational Security programs. The incumbent will act as the senior security specialist and Information Security Officer, overseeing protection of national security information across the agency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of security personnel and collateral duty staff in safeguarding National Security Information.
• Ensure strict compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Direct and maintain accountability for NARA’s Classified Communications (COMSEC) and Operational Security (OPSEC) missions.
• Produce INFOSEC inspection and compliance reports, providing corrective recommendations to office heads and facility directors.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver mandatory information‑security training, briefings and debriefings for employees and affiliates.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Current Q‑sensitive and Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and use a government‑issued charge card for business travel.
• Willingness to complete required declarations, financial disclosures and possible drug testing.

Required skills

• Information Security program management.
• Operational Security (OPSEC) expertise.
• Classified Communications (COMSEC) handling.
• Compliance with NISPOM standards.
• Conducting INFOSEC inspections and reporting.