Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Personnel Security & Suitability, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS). The incumbent supervises the Unit responsible for managing Department of State's (DoS) Continuous Vetting (CV) program, directing and coordinating the vetting process of real-time investigations to ensure the reliability, loyalty, fitness, and trustworthiness of previously cleared Department personnel. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS

Manages continuous evaluation alerts to determine required actions, including validation, baseline reviews, investigations, adjudications, and clearance updates.

Supervises staff and exercises supervisory authorities to include, planning Continuous Vetting (CV) program transitions, establishing work standards and schedules, providing employee guidance, resolving complaints and authorizing personnel actions.

Provides guidance to senior management on personnel security issues, advises on continuous evaluation programs and workforce reliability, and identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions to sensitive CV program issues.

Represents DoS in interagency groups to develop national security policies, serves as subject matter expert on personnel security and continuous vetting standards, addresses clearance issues, and develops new CV programs, policies and procedures.