Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Department of State - Agency Wide
📍 Arlington, VA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Personnel Security & Suitability Investigations Division (INV), Investigations Branch 1 (DS/INV/IN1). The incumbent serves as a Branch Chief overseeing security clearance reviews, interim access adjudication, and personnel security/suitability investigations for employees, applicants, contractors, and appointees seeking access to Department information and facilities. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS Responsibilities Directs and coordinates pre-employment investigations to determine suitability and security clearance eligibility of Presidential appointees, Foreign Service and Civil Service applicants, contractors, and non-employee security clearance. Exercises supervisory authority over planning, assigning, and reviewing work, aligning resources, and managing administrative and personnel functions for supervised staff. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on USG Personnel Security Po...

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Job Details

  • Location Arlington, VA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 31, 2026