Deputy Chief, ADF-SW Security and Counterintelligence

Job overview

The Deputy Chief, ADF-SW Security and Counterintelligence role is onsite in Las Cruces, NM; telework is not available. The listed salary range for the Las Cruces area is $106,437–$138,370 for GG-13 and $125,776–$163,514 for GG-14 per year. The National Reconnaissance Office develops and operates satellites that provide space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The deputy chief assists the ADF-SW Chief of Security in leading security operations and protecting personnel, facilities, information, and mission activities. The role integrates security disciplines, assesses threats and vulnerabilities, and develops policies and mitigations to support ADF-SW and broader NRO mission objectives.

What you'll do

• Manage and oversee security operations
• advise leadership, program managers, and contract officials on security matters
• direct security evaluations and protection plans
• oversee risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments
• administer multidisciplinary security programs and compliance
• develop training and briefings
• investigate suspected information losses or compromises
• assess clearance levels and facility security
• conduct contractor security reviews
• develop policies, procedures, controls, and mitigations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy chief

security and counterintelligence

security specialist

adf-sw

las cruces nm

national reconnaissance office

full-time

gg-13

gg-14

ts/sci clearance

personnel security

threat assessments

periodic domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion
• veterans’ preference applies to eligible candidates.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance are required. Periodic domestic travel is required and historically infrequent, planned months in advance. The posting states that overtime may include evenings, weekends, or holidays.

About the employer

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.