Chief, Information Protection, SLD 30

Department of Defense • Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA

353d • $145,180 - $195,200

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California is searching for a Chief of Information Protection (NH-0080-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). The Chief of IP will be on the leading edge of protecting the organization from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information considered vital to mission interests, national defense, and national security. Our IP lead will lead, direct, administer, manage, plan, organize, and oversee SLD 30's Information Protection program activities and associated functions on behalf of the Delta Commander. They will supervise a team of professionals and will formulate program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and integrate innovative security initiatives in the development and operation of Delta-wide information protection functions and activities. They will serve as the Senior Security advisor to the Delta Commander for all Information Protection security program matters and will represent the organization with associated Mission Partners and organizations. Importantly, they will be expected to establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all base-assigned organizations. In sum, they will serve as the risk assessment/risk management advisor to the Commander for the converged IP disciplines throughout the Western Range.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours occasionally.
• Must sign DD Form 2365 accepting conditions of employment related to emergency essential designation.

Nice To Haves

• Mastery knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, analytical theories, and practices.
• Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, administer, manage, plan, organize, and oversee SLD 30's Information Protection program activities.
• Supervise a team of professionals.
• Formulate program goals, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Integrate innovative security initiatives in the development and operation of Delta-wide information protection functions.
• Serve as the Senior Security advisor to the Delta Commander.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all base-assigned organizations.
• Serve as the risk assessment/risk management advisor to the Commander.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed.
• Telework eligible (2-4 days per pay period).
• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees