IT Specialist (Plcypln/Infosec)

Air Force Office of Special Investigations • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

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About The Position

Serves as an IT subject-matter expert and IT manager for the Air Force Special Access Program (SAP) Enterprise. Advises AFOSI, the Office of Special Projects (PJ), the PJ Director, SAIC, and PJ authorizing officials on information security and information assurance practices, procedures, policies, and plans related to AI Systems, the Clinger-Cohen Act, FISMA, and the Privacy Act. The position serves as a Senior Security Control Assessor, strategic planner for information assurance processes that support SAP integrity, and resident AFOSI PJ technical expert monitoring SAP IA/IT systems. It develops, interprets, and oversees policy in accordance with applicable laws and guidance, including OMB, DoD, and AF SAP CIO guidance.

The incumbent must obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access, sign a nondisclosure agreement, pass required drug testing, and undergo OSI background and counterintelligence polygraph procedures. Travel on temporary duty is required. Information Assurance certification is a condition of employment and must be achieved within six months, unless waived.

Applicants must meet the GS-2210 qualification standards, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent and the four IT-related competencies of attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. The position has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• Must sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must undergo an internal OSI background investigation and be approved for duty by the OSI Commander or designee.
• Must undergo a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination at least once every five years.
• Must complete required Information Assurance certification within six months of employment, unless waived.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of SAP information assurance policies, laws, practices, regulations, and initiatives, including the Clinger-Cohen Act, FISMA, and Privacy Act.
• Knowledge of Joint Special Access Program Security Guide requirements, including the Risk Management Framework and Continuous Monitoring Process.
• Knowledge of AF SAP IT portfolio management processes and relevant DoD and NIST guidance, including DoDI 5205.11, DoD 5205.07-M, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4.
• Knowledge of SAP information assurance management and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, structures, and operations of DoD, the Air Force, and organizations involved in or influencing SAP and information assurance processes.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a multi-person contractor element.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-13 is required for GS-14 consideration.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must travel on temporary duty by military or commercial aircraft or other transportation advantageous to the government.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Security Control Assessor.
• Plan strategically for information assurance processes to further SAP integrity.
• Monitor SAP IA/IT systems as the resident AFOSI PJ technical expert.
• Develop, interpret, and oversee policy in accordance with the Clinger-Cohen Act, FISMA, the Privacy Act, OMB, DoD, and AF SAP CIO guidance.
• Advise AFOSI, the Office of Special Projects, its director, SAIC, and authorizing officials on information security and assurance practices, procedures, policies, and plans.
• Apply information assurance policies and system security procedures to protect communications and computer systems across the SAP enterprise.
• Evaluate system security posture, monitor activities, and assess staff security-awareness knowledge.
• Advise IT/IA counterparts and experts in the SAP community on security situations and the application or adaptation of security technologies and practices.
• Implement new policies or recommend changes to existing policies in response to legislation and administrative guidance.
• Plan, organize, and direct the functions of a multi-person contractor element in critical aspects of IA practices for the AF SAP community.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.

What This Job Offers

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