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Performs security administration work including personnel security, physical security, and security program management.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0080
Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Military jobs that transition to GS-0080
Direct translation to security administration positions.
Direct path to federal Information Security roles. COMSEC experience especially valued.
Strong alignment. Security Administration positions value IS security experience. Good alternative path within cleared federal workforce.
Security administration values reconnaissance and planning skills.
Security expertise from special operations. Physical security and threat assessment skills.
Security administration leverages CI background.
Security administration values InfoSec expertise.
Security administration for CBRN threats.
Security administration roles leverage threat analysis skills.
CI agents are often overqualified for GS-0080 security administration roles (clearance processing, security programs). Better targets are GS-0132 Intelligence or GS-1810/1811 Investigation positions.
Security-related investigations and assessments. Understanding of threat actors and methods.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
Ability to plan and administer comprehensive security programs.
Skill in identifying security vulnerabilities and assessing threats.
Ability to develop security policies, procedures, and standards.
Knowledge of background investigation and clearance processes.
Understanding of facility security measures and access control.
Knowledge of protecting classified and sensitive information.
Ability to develop and deliver security awareness training.
Skill in investigating and responding to security incidents.
Knowledge of security regulations and requirements.
Understanding of continuity of operations and emergency procedures.
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