T5 Information Security Specialist

Air National Guard Units • Eastover, SC

19d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the South Carolina Air National Guard, 169th Fighter Wing. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Wing Chief of Information Protection at Air National Guard facilities. The role is accountable for achieving program goals and objectives across multiple functions and disciplines and for providing a focused, seamless, and supportive environment for protecting information in support of air, space, and cyberspace operations. The specialist chairs the Wing Security Advisory Group (WSAG), or its equivalent, and directs its diverse membership in developing risk assessments and analyses. The position advises the Commander on risk assessments and recommends risk avoidance and mitigation. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing, must obtain and maintain a TS-SCI security clearance, and may be required to work irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements or contingencies. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC), and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) must be obtained within two years of the employee’s EOD or initial assignment date.

Requirements

• Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Meet the applicable education and validated understanding of basic principles and concepts for the occupational series, grade, and organizational program discipline.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Have specialized experience demonstrating full competency to perform the tasks and responsibilities in the position description, including relevant military administration, military security, and/or personnel management experience.
• Possess a current Single Scope Background Investigation, or possess or be able to obtain a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC), as applicable.
• Obtain and maintain a TS-SCI security clearance.
• Obtain the Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC), and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Participate in mandatory direct deposit.
• Successfully complete a probationary period if required.
• Be eligible under Area of Consideration 2, which is open to applicants external to the agency; temporary and indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements for Area 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Wing Chief of Information Protection at Air National Guard facilities.
• Achieve program goals and objectives across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Provide an environment that supports protection of information for effective air, space, and cyberspace operations.
• Chair the Wing Security Advisory Group (WSAG), or its equivalent, and direct its members in developing risk assessments and analyses.
• Advise the Commander on risk assessments and recommend risk avoidance or mitigation.
• Support operational requirements or contingencies through irregular and/or overtime hours when required.
• Perform essential personnel duties in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration, when required.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed